management plans

Question 1

what are the GOC standards of practice relating to reccommdations and advice?

Answer 1

1.3 - assist px in their rights and making informed decisions.
2.1 - give px’s info in a way they understand
16.3 - ensure that incentives, targets and similar factos do not affect your professional judgement

Question 2

what are some aspects to consider for a reccommendation?

Answer 2

• budget
• frequency of wear
• duration
• feature of lenses available
• convenience vs hassle
• health implications
• eco mined px’s

Question 3

what do you base your reccommodation on?

Answer 3

info the px has given

Question 4

what are some principles of a management plan?

Answer 4

• accurate and not conflicting
• conveyed in px friendly language without losing accuracy
• be details in terms of next steps
• reassuring and proportionate
• allow px to ask q’s
• understanding and agreement by px

Question 5

what are some features of a short term plan?

Answer 5

• address the immediate issues
• detailed to resolve the current problem with the eye at that appointment
• may include a short review period
• advice

Question 6

what are some features of a longer term plan?

Answer 6

• what has to occur in the longer term for continued future contact lens wear
• may include change of lens tyoe
• may include change of wear time
• review period
• advice