Ophthalmic medical assistants: response

Ophthalmic medical assistants: response

The job description of the OMA includes "cataract preoperative counselling, clerking, biometry measurements, compilation of operating lists, postoperative examinations, and even discharge from the clinic . . .(and) can include all other aspects of ophthalmology." According to the authors a...

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology Vol. 83; no. 5; p. 512
Main Authors: FIELDER, ALISTAIR, POINTER, HELEN, TIMMS, CHRIS
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01-05-1999
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Subjects:
Hospitals
Humans
Medical personnel
Nurses
Ophthalmic Assistants
Professional Practice
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Summary:The job description of the OMA includes "cataract preoperative counselling, clerking, biometry measurements, compilation of operating lists, postoperative examinations, and even discharge from the clinic . . .(and) can include all other aspects of ophthalmology." According to the authors a key feature is the one to one relationship between OMA and ophthalmic surgeon.
Bibliography:Alistair Fielder.
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ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.83.5.512