Latest College Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct
When examining a patient with specific learning difficulties, the optometrist has a duty to carry out all tests necessary to satisfy him/herself of the appropriateness of prescribing tinted lenses. The optometrist has a duty to ensure that s/he has the necessary training.
The optometrist undertaking the fitting of punctum plugs has a duty to ensure that s/he is proficient in the procedures used in the fitting and removal of punctum plugs and is fully conversant in their clinical application and possible sequelae.
The optometrist must act in the best interests of his/her patient and must not let any commercial considerations interfere with his/her judgement.
The optometrist undertaking the measurement of a patient’s blood pressure has a duty to ensure that s/he is proficient in the technique and conversant with the current treatment guidelines for systemic hypertension.
The optometrist has a duty to ensure that s/he keeps complete and legible records of the patients under his/her care.