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Interprofessional Collaboration in the Eye Care Sector

HPRAC is reviewing interprofessional collaboration among health professions in the eye care sector in order to provide advice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.  This review will include research and analysis, engagement of those with an interest in the issues, jurisdictional, literature and jurisprudence reviews, and written submissions from interveners.  The Advisory Council will post regular updates in this section of its website. 

 

A - Jurisdictional Reviews

 

A1 - OPTICIANRY

 

Opticianry Jurisdictional Review: Summary Report

 

Opticianry Jurisdictional Review, Section 1: Dispensing and Delegation, Advertising, Business Practices

 

Opticianry Jurisdictional Review, Section 2: Records, Refraction

 

Opticianry Jurisdictional Review: Ontario - Dispensing and Delegation, Advertising, Business Practices

 

Opticianry Jurisdictional Review: Ontario - Records, Refraction

 

 

A2 - OPTOMETRY

 

Optometry Jurisdictional Review: Summary Report

 

 

Optometry Jurisdictional Review, Section 1: Records and Advertising

 

Optometry Jurisdictional Review, Section 2: Conflict of Interest and Business Practices

 

Optometry Jurisdictional Review: Ontario - Records and Advertising

 

Optometry Jurisdictional Review: Ontario - Conflict of Interest and Business Practices

 

B - Jurisprudence Reviews 

 

Eye Care Jurisprudence Review - December, 2009

 

 

C - Literature Reviews

 

Eye Care Literature Review - November, 2009

 

D - Responses to HPRAC's Requests for Advice and Comment

 

1. OMA Section on Opthalmology, Dr. Kyle Brydon MD, FRCSC, DipABO, Chair

 

2. College of Opticians of Ontario, Caroline MacIsaac-Power, Registrar

 

3. Vision Council of Canada, Andrea Belanger, Executive Director

 

4. Society of Eyecare Professionals, Y. Ali Khan, R.O., Chair

Society of Eyecare Professionals' Submission, Appendix A

Society of Eyecare Professionals' Submission, Appendix B

Society of Eyecare Professionals' Submission, Appendix C

Society of Eyecare Professionals' Submission, Appendix D

 

5. OMA's Section on General & Family Practice (SGFP), David Bridgeo, M.D., Chair

 

6. The Ontario College of Family Physicians, M. Janet Kasperski, RN, MHSc, CHE, CEO

 

7. Ontario Association of Optometrists, Barbara Wattie Fuller, M.Sc., Executive Director

Ontario Association of Optometrists' Submission, Appendix A

Ontario Association of Optometrists' Submission, Appendix B

Ontario Association of Optometrists' Submission, Appendix C

Ontario Association of Optometrists' Submission, Appendix D

Ontario Association of Optometrists' Submission, Appendix E

 

8. IRIS The Visual Group, Dr. Daryan Angle, O.D., Vice President Professional Relations

 

9. Joint Submission

Ontario Association of Opticians, Lorne Kashin, RO., President

Opticians Association of Canada, Robert Dalton, DO. CCLF, President

 

10. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Rocco Gerace MD, Registrar

 

11. Georgian College, School of Health and Wellness and School of Child Studies, Dr. Cassandra Thompson, Dean

 

12. College of Optometrists of Ontario, Murray J. Turnour, O.D., M.Sc., Registrar

 

 

E - Responses to Stakeholder Submissions

 

1. Vision Council of Canada, Andrea Belanger, Executive Director

 

2. College of Optometrists of Ontario, Dr. Murray Turnour, O.D., Registrar

 

3. IRIS The Visual Group, Dr. Daryan Angle, O.D., Vice President, Professional Practice

 

4. College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, Fran Richardson, R.D.H., B.Sc.D., M.Ed., M.T.S., Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer

 

5. College of Opticians of Ontario, Jeff Fernandes, RO, President, and Caroline MacIsaac-Power, RO, Registrar

College of Opticians of Ontario, supporting document 1

College of Opticians of Ontario, supporting document 2

College of Opticians of Ontario, supporting document 3

College of Opticians of Ontario, supporting document 4

 

6. Joint submission:

Ontario Opticians Association, Lorne Kashin, RO, President, and Opticians Association of Canada, Robert Dalton, DO, CCLF, President

 

7. Society of Eyecare Professionals, Y. Ali Khan, R.O., Chair

Society of Eyecare Professionals, Addendum

Society of Eyecare Professionals, Appendix 1

Society of Eyecare Professionals, Appendix 2

Society of Eyecare Professionals, Appendix 3

 

8. Ontario Association of Optometrists