Minimum Standards for Dental Care and Treatment (2011)
Minimum Standards for Dental Care and Treatment (2011)
Minimum Standards for Dental Care and Treatment (2011)
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<strong>Minimum</strong> <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong><br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard 2 - Be<strong>for</strong>e your appointment<br />
[Accessible, flexible <strong>and</strong> responsive services]<br />
You receive all the in<strong>for</strong>mation you need in advance, to help you when you attend your<br />
appointment.<br />
1. Your appointment is agreed <strong>for</strong> a time that suits both you <strong>and</strong> the dental service <strong>and</strong> that<br />
recognises the urgency of your oral healthcare needs. You will be made aware of the<br />
arrangements <strong>for</strong> urgent appointments.<br />
2. Be<strong>for</strong>e your appointment, you will receive adequate in<strong>for</strong>mation about it, including:<br />
• who the appointment is with <strong>and</strong> how long it is likely to last;<br />
• what you need to bring with you; <strong>and</strong><br />
• contact details, in case of cancellation either by you or by the dental service.<br />
3. If you cannot attend, or need to change your appointment, you must let your dentist know<br />
as soon as possible. Your dentist may charge you if you do not attend, or notify them on<br />
time, without a reasonable explanation.<br />
4. If English is not your first language, or if you have any other communication needs, you will<br />
receive, on request, advice <strong>and</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation on how interpreting services, adaptations <strong>and</strong><br />
equipment <strong>for</strong> communication can be provided <strong>for</strong> you.<br />
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