The Clinical Conversations series feature speakers from across the country to deliver informative, interactive and interesting talks around health and delivery. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions live on the night and we hope these talks will encourage discussions during and after each seminar.
Orthoptists are acutely aware of the operational challenges inherent in contemporary clinical practice, such as overcrowded waiting rooms, insufficient access to diagnostic equipment, and the necessity of prioritising patient appointments.
These circumstances inevitably raise the question of whether such practices constitute a form of rationing. From a health economics perspective, these scenarios are indeed manifestations of rationing, driven by the fundamental reality of resource scarcity within healthcare systems.
Health Economics is relevant to orthoptic practice, workforce redesign, and the future of ophthalmic care. By attending this Clinical Conversation, you’ll see how economic thinking strengthens our clinical leadership and helps shape better services for patients.”
Matthew McCarthy, qualified as an orthoptist at the University of Sydney. Matthew currently works as a senior orthoptist at the Gold Coast University Hospital and is an honorary researcher at the Eye & Ear Hospital in Melbourne. Matthew also serves on the Communication, Advocacy & Policy Committee, Continuing Education Committee, and is OA representative for Qld. Matthew is also a qualified Health Economist, recently obtaining his Master of Health Economics at Deakin University and his interest lies in economic evaluations, Markov modelling, and researching allied health models of care.
What is Clinical Conversations?
The Clinical Conversations series feature speakers from across the country to deliver informative, interactive and interesting talks around health and delivery. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions live on the night and we hope these talks will encourage discussions during and after each seminar.
There will be opportunities for you to ask questions live on the night and we hope these talks will encourage discussion during and after each seminar.
There will be 2 AOB CPD points available (pre-approved activity) and each talk will be recorded and multiple-choice questions to complete to check your understanding.
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Topic: |
Health Economics for Orthoptists |
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Speaker: |
Matthew McCarthy and Zoe Deuxberry |
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Date: |
15 April 2026 |
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Time: |
8.00pm AEST |
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Where: |
Zoom Webinar |
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Cost: |
Free for OA members |
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