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.
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About this guidance and how it applies to you
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Disclosing confidential information about patients, with or without consent
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Vision and safe driving – what to do if a patient’s vision means they may not be fit to drive
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Other disclosures in the public interest
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Complying with external investigations
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What to do if a patient’s vision means they may not be fit to drive
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