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This panel discussion brings together 3 experienced Independent Prescribing Optometrists, who each present a case study from their clinics. The panel is made up of Johnathan Waugh, Jaclyn Pugh and Ian Jarvis. They draw on their experiences to discuss the patient management options and outcomes. Colin Davidson chairs the meeting.
This webinar provides valuable insight into practicing with an Independent Prescribing qualification for Optometrists, Optometrists considering IP qualification and to those who are already using their IP qualification in practice.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive GOC CPD point for Optometrists and IP Optometrists.
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Professionalism
(s.10) Clinicians will appreciate how in different optometry settings IP Optometrists are able to make complex clinical decisions based on their prescribing experience for the benefit of their patients.
Clinical Practice
(s.5) Clinicians will have a greater understanding of the conditions that can be managed with a speciality therapeutics qualification.
Specialty CPD AS/SP/IP Optometrist
(s.10) Clinicians will appreciate how in different optometry settings IP Optometrists make complex clinical decisions based on their prescribing experience for the benefit of their patients.
(s.5) Clinicians will have a greater understanding of the eye conditions that can be managed with a speciality therapeutics qualification.
About The Panel
Colin Davidson is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton where he is part of the medical retina and A & E teams.
Johnathan Waugh is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist with his own independent practice in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jaclyn Pugh is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist with her own independent practice in South Wales.
Ian Jarvis is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist with his own independent practice in Dundee, Scotland.