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Hempsons’ specialist Dental M&A team support Envisage Dental on another key acquisition
Hempsons have acted for national dental group, Envisage Dental, in their acquisition of a large 8 surgery private practice in South London.
Drifting into a contract is perilous
Some key points you should consider when entering a contract are outlined here by Justin Cumberlege, a partner at specialist healthcare legal firm Hempsons.
Podcast: Complaints handling and an introduction to negligence claims
Following his recent webinar healthcare litigation associate, Nigel Wood, gives an introduction to clinical negligence claims dentists may face, and gives an overview of best practices when it comes to handling patient complaints.
Avoid falling out with your partners
Partnerships in private practice – be it through groups of consultants or GPs – have been growing over the last 15 years. And with them has come a rise in disputes.
The perils of social media
Rachel Levine explains who the law protects in social media and how you can shield yourself as an employer and/or employee against its dangers.
A guide to bidding for NHS contracts
It may feel counter-intuitive, but independent practitioners wanting to grow their private practices should look at opportunities to secure contracts with the NHS. These are often time-limited and project-focused to help resolve issues. Robert McCartney gives a legal view on preparing for procurement opportunities.
What can we learn from GMC cases?
We can learn a lot from the big GMC cases but there’s much to be usefully gleaned from the ‘run of the mill’ hearings. Dr Tania Francis reports.
Implications of GDC v. Williams judgment for dentists mixing private and NHS treatment
Dentists and dental lawyers have been watching the case of GDC v. Williams with interest, due to the implications for the long-held view that it is not permitted to mix NHS and private treatment by charging patients a private top-up fee in addition to the NHS charge for NHS treatment. The
Watch how you hire advisers
Solicitor Robert McCartney has a warning to everyone who works as or who uses freelance workers – including ‘independent’ doctors.
Safeguarding personal data
Failing to adhere to the data protection rules can be extremely costly. Independent practitioners’ responsibilities in dealing with personal data are highlighted here by solicitor Henry Forrester.
Are you using the right business structure?
Doctors’ accountants have regularly reported in Independent Practitioner Today about the main types of business structures for your practice and the key differences between them.
The paperwork you have to cough up
Documents and their disclosure are a key component of every case Vicky Rowlands and Emma Summerfield work on as clinical negligence solicitors.
To lease or to licence?
The difference between a lease and a licence to occupy should be understood at the outset. Stewart Gregory explains about the lease licence dilemma, your rights and the vulnerabilities.
Associates beware!
Most of you will be working as self-employed associates, rather than being employees of the dental practices that you work for. This means that your income as a dentist can be assessed as trading rather than employment income for tax purposes.