Key Principles
Care must be organised around the patient - patient informed choice is non-negotiable.
A multidisciplinary approach ensures optimal outcomes - requires Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to work synergistically to ensure that the provision of cataract surgery is effectively co-ordinated.
Clinical outcomes must be measured and used to improve patient care.
Effective use of this information will guarantee optimal quality of care.
Healthcare decisions need to be evidence based taking account a patient's own assessment of need.
Sustainable reimbursement of practitioners is a vital component of the healthcare system.
Developing practitioner remuneration models that reward excellence - ensure sustainability and eliminate perverse incentives.
Openness and transparency - we believe in full transparency of clinical and financial decision-making processes.