The Views of the Professional Bodies on the BUPA Approved Ophthalmology Network as at June 15th 2006
1. The most recent letters sent to all consultant ophthalmologists from the BMA, FIPO and signed by a number of professional bodies can be viewed here:
Letter to all Consultant Ophthalmologists and Anaesthetists - 29th September
Letter to all Consultant Ophthalmologists and Anaesthetists - 20th June
Progress Letter to all Consultant Ophthalmologists and Anaesthetists - 14th June
Letter to all Consultant Ophthalmologists and Anaesthetists - 12th June
2. The views of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists can be viewed here:
www.rcophth.ac.uk/docs/college/BUPA_letter.doc
Update Statement:
" The College has continued an informal dialogue with BUPA Insurance Limited. The College seeks to promote good, evidence-based ophthalmic practice for the benefit of all patients, wherever ophthalmic care is delivered. Our position remains that it is inappropriate for BUPA to act as a regulator for one sector of practice and the College does not intend to assist in the implementation of BUPA's plans. "
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
June 2006
3. The views of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists: