FAQs

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What is the difference between a professional witness and an expert witness?

Your role as a professional witness, also known as a 'witness to fact', is to help establish the facts by giving first-hand evidence of your clinical involvement...

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Would the DDU ever advise a member to settle a claim?

13 July 2022

 

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How do I assess a dental patient's capacity?

9 June 2022

 

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What is multiple jeopardy?

9 June 2022

 

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What is a significant event audit?

9 June 2022

 

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Will there be adverse publicity if I have a claim made against me?

26 May 2022

 

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What protection do I have if I raise concerns?

25 May 2022

 

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Do I have to disclose confidential information to the coroner/procurator fiscal?

25 May 2022

 

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What risks must I warn patients about when obtaining consent?

28 April 2022

 

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What should I do if a media photographer arrives at my practice?

27 April 2022