Public Health: The profession of specialised doctor in Ophthalmology and optometry includes Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of anatomical and functionally pathological changes of the eye and related structures as well as knowledge of the physical and optical foundations and examination methods of optometry and its application in the prescription of medical aids. This overriding reason of general interest ensures the safety of the patient and sufficient and permanent high-quality treatment and is essential for public health. Legislation protects on the one hand the patient and on the other hand the professional by means of reservations related to the exercise of professional activities, professional title and, on principle, educational requirements. Healthcare professionals have to exercise their professions with due diligence and without discrimination. They have to ensure the wellbeing and health of the humans entrusted to them in compliance with applicable regulations and in line with technical and scientific knowledge and experience. These measures do not contain any risks, but only the mentioned benefits. Consumer protection: Based on the requirement of a formal qualification in specialised medicine the consumer respectively patient can rely on the fact that the professional has acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and competences for exercising and fulfilling the professional tasks. These measures do not contain any risks, but only the mentioned benefits.
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