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  4. 4. Show care and compassion for your patients

Standards for optometrists and dispensing opticians

4. Show care and compassion for your patients

  1. Treat others with dignity, and show empathy and respect.
  2. Respond with humanity and kindness to circumstances where patients, their family or carers may experience pain, distress or anxiety.
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