Author: Jason Searle
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Professionalism in Primary Care Conflict: Clinical Respect
The landscape of UK healthcare is changing, and with it, the way professionals interact. A recent viral social media video featuring a GP’s “pet peeves” about eye care recommendations has recently sparked significant debate across the clinical community. While social media offers a platform for connection, it also acts as a catalyst for primary care…
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The Secret is Out: Building a Supportive Optometry Community
I know I have been unusually quiet on the blog lately, but I promise there is a very good reason for my silence. For the past few months, I have been working frantically behind the scenes to build something truly special. I wanted to create a space that goes beyond simple blog posts or static…
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Accessible Information: Understanding the Standard and Why It Matters
We welcome Daniel Morgan-Williams from Visualise Training and Consultancy, this time sharing why it is important to include accessible information in every patient interaction. I will leave this for Dan to explain more. Understanding the Standard: Why Accessible Information Matters in Every Patient Interaction Have you’ve ever handed a patient a leaflet they couldn’t read?…
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Duty of Candour: Your Professional Guide to Honesty and Trust
As healthcare professionals, we hold one duty to be sacred. This is the duty of candour. But what does this phrase actually mean? It is not just a buzzword. It is the absolute core of our patient-practitioner relationship and is the foundation of trust. I have written this guide to explain exactly what the duty…
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Visual Impairment Awareness Training & the NHS Long Term Plan
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Daniel Morgan-Williams, from Visualise Training and Consultancy, back to The Eye Care Advocate for another important guest article. This article looks at how visual impairment awareness training can help support the NHS Long Term Plan. I will now hand over to Dan to show how his consultancy can aid you…
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Patient Confidentiality: The “Jigsaw” Risk You Need to Know About
Maintaining patient confidentiality is the most sacred, non-negotiable duty we have as healthcare professionals. It is the bedrock of the trust our patients place in us. In the digital age, however, this duty faces a new and insidious threat. We have all felt the urge: you see a fascinating, “textbook” case in your clinic and…
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Contact Lenses for Halloween Costumes: What You Need to Know
Halloween contact lenses enhance costumes but pose serious risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and vision issues, if not used properly and with a prescription.
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Low Vision Aids: Why Ignoring Them is a Blind Spot in Your Practice
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Daniel Morgan-Williams back to The Eye Care Advocate for another hard-hitting and essential article. Dan is a powerful advocate for people with visual impairments, and today he is turning his attention to a common myth within our own profession: the idea that low vision aids and services aren’t profitable.…
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Newly Qualified Optometrist? The Advice I Needed on Day One
The moment a newly qualified optometrist walks into their first solo clinic is unforgettable. I remember my moment vividly. It was a potent mix of pride, excitement, and a healthy dose of sheer terror. The safety net of your supervisor is gone. Suddenly, every clinical decision rests squarely on your shoulders. I recall being plagued…
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Reasonable Adjustments: Escaping the Gatekeepers
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Dan Morgan-Williams from Visualise Training and Consultancy Ltd back to The Eye Care Advocate to discuss the crucial topic of reasonable adjustments. This is a subject that is fundamental to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, yet it is often misunderstood and poorly managed. All too often, disabled employees…