Papilloedema - A Swell of Concern
Jul 14, 2020, 08:00 AM
See more options
Embed Code
In 2012, optometrist Honey Rose was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for failing to detect papilloedema. Although later overturned, this conviction shook the optometry profession. This month, Michelle Hanratty and consultant neuro-ophthalmologist Naz Raoof from Moorfields Eye Hospital discuss the tell-tale signs of papilloedema and how to communicate these findings to the patient. Plus optometrist, Louise Watkins, shares her experience of detecting a case last year.
UK-GOC-Registered optometrists can gain 1 CET point by listening to this podcast and completing the exercise on our website. This episode covers the competencies Communication, Standards of Practice, and Ocular Disease.
UK-GOC-Registered optometrists can gain 1 CET point by listening to this podcast and completing the exercise on our website. This episode covers the competencies Communication, Standards of Practice, and Ocular Disease.
DOCET - dedicated to providing quality education and training to all UK registered optometrists.