Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy: Recommendations on Screening – Membership Consultation
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have, through a guideline development group (GDG) chaired by Professor Andrew Lotery, produced a new clinical guideline titled Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy: Recommendations on Screening. A draft version of this guideline and the associated patient information leaflet has now been released for consultation and the College would welcome any comments or
GIRFT programme recruiting Trainees as local trust data leads
The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) is a national clinician-led programme designed to improve the quality of medical care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variation. In addition to the programme of supportive visits to each ophthalmology department in England, GIRFT has set up a Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Audit. In ophthalmology, it aims
Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning Appoints New Chair
Consultant ophthalmologist, Parul Desai, took over from David Parkins as chair of the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC) on June 29. David will serve as vice-chair. Both were elected following a vote by the members of Clinical Council. The CCEHC brings together the leading professional, patient and representative bodies involved in eye health, providing collective
RCOphth welcomes London Assembly investigation into eye health in London
The London Assembly Health Committee is conducting an enquiry into eye health and preventing sight loss in London. The Mayor has a duty to produce a strategy to promote the reduction of health inequalities among Londoners. Access to appropriate eye care in London is variable and this investigation aims to examine how to reduce these
Research for all: Sharing good practice in research management
Today the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and NHS R&D Forum launches its new report Research for all: Sharing good practice in research management. Following the publication of Research for all by the RCP in 2016 this follow up report outlines the conditions needed to support research directors, managers, clinical and non-clinical staff and, ultimately,