Competency information

Details

Gain informed consent for each investigation in the most appropriate form, eg verbal, written

Considerations

  • The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent
  • The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance
  • Clinical indications for and contraindications to testing
  • Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Prepare patients and the clinical environment for psychophysical assessment of vision