DFT Blackburn - BDA Visit (NW170310FBM)

FP84 - Blackburn

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Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

An introduction to the benefits of belonging to the BDA, as a professional body and as a trade union.

We will discuss

• change in dentistry, in legislation and regulation, and macro-economic issues in the world at large
• the objectives and design of the current NHS contract prototypes
• the measures defined in the quality component of proposed new contract
• the impact of the demographic, regulatory, epidemiological and market changes around their working lives
• the importance of continuous learning and enhanced skills will be emphasised.
• A detailed talk on associate agreements by a legal expert. The talk will cover the basic terms that should be included in an associate contract and the implications of certain clauses, especially those relating to finances; as well as common issues that cause dispute, including calculation and retention of fees and examples of case studies.

- That they understand key legal terminology (from the “Contracts” (3361) and “Charges” (3477) legislation} and specifically definitions of:

•  Course of treatment
•  Mandatory treatment
•  Splitting
•  Urgent treatment

• FDs/VDPs will learn how the BDA represents the dental profession and understand it represents dentists as a trade union. They will recognise the dangers of isolation and the need for advice, education and support throughout their career.
• FDs/VDPs will understand the importance of career pathways, workforce changes, direct access, skill mix and contractual changes on their lives. Delegates should understand the impact of macro-economic factors on healthcare policy and the driving forces behind Department of Health policy-making.

FDs/VDPs will learn of the importance of:

• Having a written contract
• Obtaining legal advice on this contract
• Knowing where to obtain advice on associate agreements.
• The attendees will understand their responsibility for accurate claiming.
• They will know the important definitions within the Regulations and how these are interpreted.
• They will appreciate the need for accurate and full contemporaneous clinical records.