Optometrist to Ophthalmologist Referral Form Pad
 Catalogue Number: 4053 Optometrist to Ophthalmologist Referral Form Pad Category: Memorabilia and ephemera Sub-Category: Forms e.g. application forms Government body: Department of Health Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1970 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Fortitude Valley, Queensland Publisher/Manufacturer: Lamson Paragon Limited Description Of Item: Buff coloured covers imprinted in blue 'National Health Act/Notices of referral by an Optometrist/Optician to an Ophthalmologist' containing 50 duplicate forms. Pad dimensions 118 mm x 187 mm x 10 mm. Five forms have been used, the duplicate of each remains bound in the pad. A separate re-order form is included. Historical Significance: Optometrists gained the right to refer patients directly to ophthalmologists in 1970. Prior to this a patient had to be referred by a medical practitioner in order to obtain medical benefits rebates for an ophthalmologist's examination. Used in VCO Clinic for student referrals to ophthalmologists when Ian Bailey was Clinic Director. Used forms signed by Ian Bailey. How Acquired: Donated by Ian Bailey Date Acquired: 7/10/2019 Condition: Fine Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 10 |