Database Sytem Problem Oreintated

Question 1

Database exam

Answer 1

A large complete database of information is collected to ensure that most px problems can be addressed using the information provided

Question 2

Systems examination

Answer 2

Assessment of visual function, refractive and binocular systems and ocular health

Question 3

Problem orientated exams

Answer 3

Aligns the exam around the problems reported by the px

Question 4

Lessons to learn from honey rose case

Answer 4

Patients can have life threatening conditions and be asymptomatic.
●Optometrists must not rely solely on images to view the fundus.
●It is the responsibility of the optometrist to learn how to work imaging equipment and other tests usually performed by clinical assistants.
●It is the responsibility of eyecare practices to ensure optometrists, including locum optometrists, fully understand the imaging (and other) processes used in their practice.
●It must be understood that mistakes linking images to patients (and specific exams) can occur and great care must be taken to avoid them.