The first national standard of care for patients with cataract will drive improvements for the most common elective surgery in Australia.
ACSQHC are hosting a live online launch of Australia’s Cataract Clinical Care Standard, which will help health services to streamline pathways of care for people with cataract.
Each year more than 250,000 people undergo cataract surgery. This new clinical care standard will help ensure that patients are prioritised for cataract surgery or non-surgical alternatives based on clinical need.
During the webcast, attendees will hear from experts as they discuss best practice and reveal how they have introduced innovation in cataract care. The conversation will focus on key aspects of care, including referral from primary care, assessment of patients, prioritisation for surgery and post-operative care.
When: Tuesday 17 August, 12:30pm – 1:15pm AEST
Format: Live-streamed online event – panel discussion and Q&A
Panellists
- Dr Liz Marles – General Practitioner, Hornsby-Brooklyn GP Unit (Host)
- Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan – Chief Medical Officer, the Commission
- Clinical Associate Professor Andrew White – Head of Department of Ophthalmology, Westmead Hospital
- Tracy Siggins – Director of Ambulatory Services, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is releasing this national standard following extensive consultation and endorsement from Vision Australia, the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists, Optometry Australia, Orthoptics Australia and the National Rural Health Alliance
