Sintons Discuss the pros and cons of The PDS Contract

June 29, 2010 - PRLog -- “Although it must be an individual business decision we advise dentists to think carefully and seek advice before taking on one of these contracts as the dangers of breach are rife, and the consequences of breach may be very damaging to practices”

John Milne, Chair of the GDPC

The PDS+ is very much one-sided and would have a huge impact on the everyday dental practice.  The PDS+ is written in a way that it is difficult for lawyers themselves to interpret and is certainly not user friendly for the dental practitioners out there.

The clinical and governance standards are so high, and requires complicated management processes to be put in place, taking freedom away from the dental practitioner and the running of his/her practice on a daily basis.

The PDS+ may also have an impact on superannuation payments due to the way the payments under the contract are structured and it is certainly not clear how payments will be made.

The contract contains indemnities in favour of the PCT which do not have a time limit attached to them.

In short, our advice is to get as much information and advice as possible for bidding for the PDS+ - otherwise you might find the negatives outweighing the positives.

For more infmotation or to discuss other topical issues dont hesitate to contact Amanda Maskery, Associate, Sintons LLP.

Tel: 0191 226 7838
Email: amanda.maskery@sintons.co.uk
Web: www.sintons.co.uk

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