Disclosing confidential information

This guidance should be read alongside the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians which all optometrists and  dispensing opticians must apply to their practice. The sections are intended to be read together and cannot be read in isolation.

Download a copy of the supplementary guidance on disclosing confidential information

Download a copy of the ‘what to do if a patient’s vision may not be fit to drive’ flowchart

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