Competency information
Details
Explain the procedure for each type of investigation to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure, including the process after the procedure and how the patient will be informed of the results
Considerations
- The differences in procedures and techniques for retinal disease imaging and screening for retinal disease
- Technique and indications for recording autofluorescence
- The pathophysiology of the vision system and the appropriate choice of investigation considering the findings from the history and clinical examination
- The impact of visual impairment and its clinical assessment, diagnosis and management
- Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures
- Risks and benefits of undertaking the investigation
- The information needs of patients following investigation
- The authority level for the provision of information to patients
- The process of notifying patients of the results
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Prepare patients and the clinical environment for investigations using ophthalmic imaging with light and lasers |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform colour photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) (or other scanning laser modality) of the fundus and anterior segment of the eye |
| # 3 | Outcome Observe ocular angiography, and if appropriate, take late-phase (non-time-critical) images under supervision |