Practice Dental Indemnity
Individual Dental Indemnity is always thought about, but what about the practice? The vast majority of dentists consider their own indemnity to be all that is required in order to protect their practice from negligence claims. Unfortunately, if a claim is directed at the practice and/or involves an administrative error then it may not be. Vicarious liability lies with the employer, which is often the practice, so when a claim comes in the practice has to defend itself, which can be costly.
Examples of where the practice may receive the claim:
- when an employee or self employed associate has left the practice and is now uncontactable, such as moving abroad.
- administrative error where records were mislaid or placed on the wrong record causing an error further down the line.
- incorrect advice given by non-clinical staff resulting in a negligence claim.
- patient is seen by multiple dentists at the same practice or not.
Consider a practice indemnity policy that covers the practice and the gaps that can occur between the practice and individual practitioners. DIA can access a panel of insurers who specialise in this insurance, enabling you to feel protected against negligence claims.
To enquire about your options please email [email protected] or call 0345 034 1432
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Dental Insurance Agency
Park House
45 The Park
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1DF
T: 0345 034 1432
E: [email protected]