Last week's article on Patient Anxiety in practice has really put the cat among the pigeons.
Among ther correspondence arriving in the office was a missive from Gregg Opticians in Rugby suggesting the real anxiety is experienced by the optician who has to deal with pyschotic patients. P J Gregg suggests his own questionnaire which allows the ptient to strongly agree; agree; disaf=gree or strongly disagree with statements such as:
I intend to scream loudly when a tiny puff of air hits my eye.
I will firmly close my eyes whenever the optician shines a light at me.
I intend to answer second whenever the optician asks me which seems better no matter what.
Thank you PJ Gregg -- classic stuff.
Look out for a forthcoming Dry Eye column in the mag.
Why is it that people are afraid or almost embarassed to seek anxiety help, when the advantage of regaining control of their life can be realized.
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