Informing Px Diagnosis & Management

Question 1

What are the five R’s

Answer 1

Reminding
Results
Recommend
Recall
Record

Question 2

What do you to for the reminding stage

Answer 2

Indicate eye exam finished
Remind px of their symptoms
Use px descriptions

Question 3

Results

Answer 3

Link px symptoms to your diagnosis
Explain what the ametropia or eye disease is in simple lay terms
Use images to help explanation

Question 4

Recommend

Answer 4

Present various options with advantages and disadvantages
Involve px in the decision of the most appropriate management
Explain when px should wear glasses

Question 5

Why might px not want to wear glasses

Answer 5

Appearance - thicker glasses
Convenience issues: need for rx sunspecs
Physical issues: hurt nose/ears always slip down

Question 6

Recall

Answer 6

Any questions?
Arrange to see you again in….any issues before then book earlier appointment

Question 7

Record

Answer 7

Record any advise u gave px about wearing glasses whilst driving perhaps
Diagnoses and management plan