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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
- 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
- Behind the scenes of a dental claim - 29 May 2003
- Clinical negligence – a quick guide to the claims process - 1 October 2002
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Case histories
- Inhaled tooth - 12 July 2002
- Inadequate treatment - 10 July 2002
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