shared care Flashcards
1
Q
what is shared care
A
no legal definition
roles and responsibilties for each health professional
2
Q
why is shared care needed
A
ageing population
expansion in diagnostic and tx options
increase in glaucoma, cataract, medical retina
cost effective healthcare
inadequate numbers of ophthalomologists
3
Q
how to access POM, written order whats included
A
optom name and address
date
name and address of px
name of drug
quanityty, pharmeutical form and strength
signature and GOC number
standard abbrivations used
4
Q
evidence based practice
A
top is randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case control studies
at bottom editorials and expert opinion
(about the amount of bias)
