Understand the role of commissioning in eye health care.

Domain of Clinical Practice Patient Management
Level Level 3
Special Interest Area Community Ophthalmology
Code CO3.3
Descriptors
  • Be aware of relevant Community Ophthalmology Services commissioning frameworks. 
  • Understand the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning guidance and its implications for local service delivery. 
  • Understand the importance of integration of community optometry services with Hospital Eye Service (HES) and other providers of eye care.  
  • Understand the social, financial and environmental impact of health care delivered in the community and HES. 
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