Professional indemnity-are we protected during our professional activities?

摘要

Practising dentists must maintain 'adequate' and 'appropriate' indemnity. Following the Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2005, this will be a legal requirement for all registered dentists, hygienists, therapists, dental nurses, technicians and clinical dental technicians. It has been introduced to protect patients from the risk of finding themselves uncompensated if they suffer harm during treatment.