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Being sued
In an increasingly litigious society, patients are now more likely than ever to bring a negligence action against their dentists. This section contains information about the legal process and offers advice should you find yourself on the receiving end of a letter from a solicitor planning legal action.
Advice articles
- Clinical negligence claims explained - 12 August 2010
- Dental professionals advised to apologise if something goes wrong - 28 May 2009
- Do disclaimers work? - 1 December 2007
- Clinical negligence claims - a dento-legal briefing - 10 November 2004
- Milestone legal cases - the Bolam principle - 8 October 2003
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Case histories
- A view from abroad - 31 May 2008
- Inhaled tooth - 12 July 2002
- Inadequate treatment - 10 July 2002
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