Who are the practitioners/professionals involved in a low vision patient’s care? What roles do these professionals have? How often do they have an input? How do the professionals work together to deliver care? Is there a specific care pathway? How/where is care provided?

occupational health

A critical analysis and evidence-based case study to discuss the long term management and support for a patient living with Low Vision

Essay discussing interprofessional working, pathway available to low vision patients.

Introduction. Provide a clear structure for the essay. Explain what the essay will cover and in which order.

• A critical analysis must then take place, evaluating the care in place for low vision patients. Consider:

 Who are the practitioners/professionals involved in a low vision patient’s care? E.g. optoms, DOs, care groups, GPs, low vision practitioners, occupational health, social services.

 What roles do these professionals have?

 How often do they have an input?

 How do the professionals work together to deliver care? Is there a specific care pathway?

 How/where is care provided?

 What input does the patient have?

As this essay is a critical analysis, you must discuss the efficacy of each stage of patient care. Are there different systems/approaches, and how do they compare?