Read through the scenario below, think about what you would do and then check our expert advice to see if we agree.
A woman brought her two-year-old niece in for a sight test as she was concerned she had a squint – and I think that this could indeed be the case. She told me the parents didn’t know she was there, and she did not want them to find out.
Can I carry out a sight test and, if needed, dispense glasses without parental consent? If consent is required, what form should I ask for?
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These cases are based on member calls or emails made to our clinical advisers. We do not share any personal details of those seeking advice and have modified the cases to ensure confidentiality. This clinical file is intended to help members understand how the existing Guidance for Professional Practice (GfPP) can be applied in everyday practice, this clinical file is not intended as supplementary or additional annex to the GfPP.
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