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Protection and Defence Organisations |
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All dentists should join one of the defence organisations upon qualifying. The Health Authorities took over the liability for the acts and omissions of doctors and dentists working in the hospital and Community Services and this liability has passed over to those hospitals which are Trusts. Dentists in the Hospital and Community Services are advised to maintain some personal cover as Crown Indemnity does not cover ‘good Samaritan’ deeds, representation at Coroner’s inquests, Fatal Accident Inquires, and private practice.
There are three UK Defence Organisations:
Dental Protection (part of Medical Protection) The Medical Protection Society Limited, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PS Telephone: 020 7399 1300 Email: info@mps.org.uk Website: http://www.dentalprotection.org
Medical Defence Union MDU Services Limited, 230 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PJ Telephone: 020 7202 1500 Email: mdu@the-mdu.com
Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland Mackintosh House, 120 Blythswood Street, Glasgow G2 4EA Telephone: 0141 221 5858 Email: http://www.mddus.com/
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These non-profit making organisations act to provide advice, indemnity and defence in legal proceedings involving professional matters for medical and dental personnel. |