The optometrists punished for putting patients before sales
About this episode
The episode discusses the pressure on optometrists to prioritize sales over patient health.
If you’ve ever felt that you are being rushed through a healthcare appointment, you’re not alone. Now a number of optometrists have told our mastheads that they are being pressured to rush appointments, and even skip providing clinical tests, in order to sell, sell, sell. Today, health reporter Rachel Rasker on the optometry chains allegedly prioritising money over patient health. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Rachel Rasker
Topics covered
- healthcare
- optometry
- patient care
- business ethics
- sales pressure
Keywords
- optometrists
- healthcare appointments
- clinical tests
- patient health
- sales pressure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, optometry chains
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