Guidance on when to refer; who to refer to; communicating referrals; and recording communications.
This table in the Guidance for Professional Practice provides information on which conditions are considered an emergency or urgent.
Acuity article on what makes a good referral letter, information you must include, and how much is too much.
In this recorded webinar, Dr Gordon Hay discusses true ocular emergencies and provides optometrists with clear guidance on how to make clear and effective referrals to eye casualty.
As the demand for ophthalmology services among new and existing patients mounts, Sophie Goodchild explores a pathway to support people on NHS lists at every stage of their eye care journey.
This online peer review session is open to College members and will cover your GOC peer review requirement.
Clinical files: I have seen a patient in practice who I suspect has keratoconus. Do I need to refer them?
Podcast: Dr Gordon Hay answers all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his webinar on referrals.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.
Clinical Files: Do I need to offer patients a choice every time I make a referral?
Watch our webinar on effective referrals and test your knowledge by taking a quiz!
Podcast: Daniel talks to Michelle Hanratty MCOptom Dip Tp(IP) on how to decide what is best for your patient.
Podcast: We ask Rhys Harrison all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his live webinar on how optometrists can identify patients requiring urgent referral.