2.1.3: Show respect for all patients

Question 1

What should you do to ensure you show respect?
What will you say before the DO starts?

Answer 1

• Recognise and take into consideration patient’s specific needs and requirements e.g. cultural diversity or religious belief
• In all cases the trainee should:
  o Involve patients in their decisions and advice
  o Gain consent VCG
  o Ensure the patient is comfortable
  o Show interest, courtesy and respect
  o Be aware of how the patient is reacting to them
  o Show respect for the patient’s personal space
  Say: As a graduate optometrist, my assessor will be watching me for the eye exam to make sure I’m looking after you properly. Your record from today will be seen by the both of us, is that okay?