Competency information

Details

Gain informed consent for each investigation

Considerations

  • The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent in the appropriate format,

eg written, verbal

  • The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance
  • Clinical indications for and contraindications to challenge testing
  • Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Prepare patients and the clinical environment for investigations using ophthalmic imaging with light and lasers