HOYA CPD Invitation Wednesday 5th March The Dreaded Solicitor’s Letter C-111395
5 March 2025
Please find below an invitation to HOYA’s online March CPD, which is free for all to attend.
This live webinar is one which will be of great interest across the profession, delivered by the esteemed Professor Bruce Evans. Please follow the instructions below to register.
The Dreaded Solicitor’s Letter: Prevention, Management, Survival C-111395
Presenter: Professor Bruce Evans
1 interactive CPD Point
Wednesday March 5th at 7:30 PM UK Time
Please register using the QR code or link below
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2885858928020400985
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and a unique link –this must not be shared
Description
In our increasingly litigious society, one of the most stressful scenarios for a healthcare professional is receiving notification of a clinico-legal complaint against them. This may be civil litigation (being “sued”) or a GOC fitness to practice investigation. This presentation covers each of these scenarios, considering the likelihood of such a case, the practitioners who are most at risk, and examples of commonly encountered cases (glaucoma, retinal detachment, keratoconus, tumours, and amblyopia). The talk will emphasise simple steps that practitioners can take to minimise the risk of being the subject of a clinico-legal case. The typical process of such cases will be outlined, together with advice on how to cope with this very stressful situation and indeed how to emerge from the process as a better clinician.
Competencies:
Professionalism (s.16 & s.17)
Considering your professional role in practice
16. Be Honest and trustworthy (s.16)
16.1 Act with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust and confidence in your profession.17. Do not damage the reputation of your profession through your conduct (s.17)
17.3 Be aware of and comply with the law and regulations that affect your practice, and all the requirements of the General Optical Council
Following attending the session attendees will be able to ensure they are compliant with GOC regulations, understanding the need to ensure honesty, clear communications with patients, ensuring professionalism is maintained for all patients.
Leadership and accountability (s.8)
Considering your professional role in practice
8. Maintain adequate patient records (s.8)
8.1 Maintain clear, legible and contemporaneous patient records which are accessible for all those involved in the patient’s care.
Following this CPD attendees will be able to ensure all conversations and actions related to patient care are concise, honest and accurate.
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