Practical Skills PS1

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLESPECIAL NEEDS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Code

PS1

Learning Outcome

  • Provide practical assistance for people with visual impairment where applicable.
  • Recognise problems with and arrange appropriate modifications to the clinical environment.
  • Describe support networks available for the visually impaired locally and nationally.

Assessment

MSF Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Feedback likely from: medical staff, Allied Health Professional (nurse, optometrist, orthoptists), secretarial and clerical staff

Target Year of Achievement

Year 2

Related Learning Outcomes

AER3 

Overview

  • Consider how you could assist a visually impaired person who has come to see you in the eye clinic.
  • Understand changes that could make the physical environment safer for them.

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