1. THE OPTOMETRIST WILL SEE YOU ... IN 48 HOURS.
- Author
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McCORMICK, EMILY
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OPTOMETRISTS , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *EYE care , *VISION testing - Abstract
The article discusses the pre-visit notification (PVN) requirements for domiciliary eye care in the UK. The aging population has led to an increase in the number of people requiring remote eye care, either at home or in care homes. PVN requirements vary across the four nations, with England still enforcing a minimum 48-hour notice before a sight test. Domiciliary optometrists argue that these requirements are unnecessary, restrictive, and discriminatory, causing delays in care for vulnerable patients. PVN requirements have been removed in Scotland and Wales, leading to improved accessibility and reduced administrative burden for optometrists. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024