This series of articles is concerned with key areas of accountability of the optometric/optical practitioner in England. However, many aspects have similarities, or indeed apply in other parts of the UK, and to business registrants of the General Optical Council (GOC). It is not a substitute for formal legal counsel. This article will cover the fifth key area of accountability – civil accountability/liability.
Figure 1 illustrates five key areas of accountability of the practitioner.
Figure 1: Five key areas of accountability of the practitioner
Civil
Civil law covers areas such as tort (wrong-doing or harm to another resulting in injury), which includes (not exhaustive):
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