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Navigating informed consent

Closing Date: 12/06/2020

Dr Nizar K Hirji discusses the concept of informed consent, why it is important, how it is obtained from patients of varying mental capacity, and the existing legislation which practitioners need to abide by (C75574, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians, dispensing opticians and therapeutic optometrists)
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In the latest in our series discussing the significance of communication and its influence on interaction with our patients, Ian Davies focuses on written communication, including the uses of questionnaires and social media (C75158, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
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Hearing impairment

Closing Date: 04/06/2020

This month’s interactive CET is designed to encourage discussion of how best to deal with patients with a hearing impairment, both in terms of identifying a problem and in knowing what help might be available
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Myopia Management interactive

Closing Date: 28/05/2020

This month’s interactive CET is designed to encourage consideration of the published evidence for techniques hoping to slow myopic progression. Bill Harvey explains (C60318, one interactive point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
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Alex Swystun

Differences in sight tests

Alexander Swystun tells Andrew McClean about investigating differences in sight test outcomes at multiples and independents

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Myopia management is blooming

Neil Retallic and Josie Barlow introduce a new, holistic approach to addressing myopia progression from Menicon, the Bloom Myopia Management System

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Faking it

Simon Jones looks at the rise of fake optical news and how to combat it when dealing with staff and patients

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Emergency eye care service launched by Locsu

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Specsavers launches video consultation service

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Liverpool independent donates visors and vouchers to hospitals

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VHCP wins £30,000 award

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Delegation... art or science?

​When I was a young trainee dispensing optician, I always had a desire to get involved in the ‘marketing’ of the business

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