One outcome of our research project on the practical work of optometrists have been publications in professional magazines. The short articles concerned with matters related to communication between optometrist and patient contain a few ideas on the quality of communication in optometry.
Webb, Helena, and Dirk vom Lehn. 2011. ‘Eye Contact and Gaze in Optometry Consultations’. Optometry Today!.
Webb, Helena, Dirk vom Lehn, Bruce J. W. Evans, and Peter Allen. 2014. ‘Communication: Part 1 – Soliciting Information from the Patient’. Optometry Today! 54: 52–54.
Webb, Helena, Dirk vom Lehn, Bruce J. W. Evans, and Peter Allen. ‘Communication: Part 2 – Delivering Findings and Advice to the Patient’. Optometry Today! 54 (2014): 48–51.
Webb, Helena, and Peter M. Allen. 2015. ‘Effective Practitioner-Patient Communication in Domiciliary Eye Care Visits’. The Optician.
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