Law and Management in Optometric Practice

Law in optometric practice - introduction; the National Health Service; National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations; provisions relating to the investigation of NHS disputes, appeals, etc; the Opticians Act 1989; the General Optical Council; the Optical Services Audit Committee and the GOC; professional ethics and disciplinary measures within the profession; the European Community and European legislation affecting optometry; aspects of general law relating to optometric practice; employer/employee legislation; the law relating to the use of drugs; industrial eye protection and the Consumer Protection Act 1987; standards of vision; legal requirements and case records; computers in optometric practice and Data Protection Act; management in optometric recruitment and training of receptionists, optometric assistants and other non-professional staff; professional staff; Value Added Tax and accounts; public relations.