Risk assess and prioritise patients appropriately, recognising the need for special interest input.

Domain of Clinical Practice Patient Management
Level Level 3
Special Interest Area Neuro-ophthalmology
Code NO3.2
Descriptors
  • Manage patient referrals efficiently, according appropriate priority to referrals based on clinical need and in accordance with local and national guidelines. 
  • Refer to more experienced clinicians when appropriate. 
  • Manage acute presentations following local guidance.  
  • Know the conditions that warrant an urgent onward referral to other healthcare professionals, and be aware of the local policies and systems for making such referrals. 
  • Manage surgical waiting lists and other access to clinical services appropriately, intervening when clinical care for a patient is put at risk by inappropriate waiting list management. 
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