title: Professional misconduct.
abstract: The Opticians Act 1989 is the main regulating Act of Parliament for UK optometrists and dispensing opticians. The Opticians Act permits only those who are registered with the General Optical Council to practise. Provision is also made to discipline opticians who fail to meet the required professional standards of the profession. This article looks at the meaning of professional misconduct and the disciplinary procedure.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Webster
mesh_terms: D008318:Malpractice; D009907:Optometry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*