P211 Vicarious Liability in Dental Practice

About This Course

Louisa Sherlock discusses the question 'Are dental practice principals vicariously liable for the negligence of their associates?'

This recorded webinar considers dental negligence from the legal perspective, and developing law around vicarious liability in dental practice.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of dental negligence from the legal perspective, and developing law around vicarious liability in dental practice.

Objectives

To discuss: 

• The tort of negligence and how it applies to dentistry.
• Vicarious liability and non-delegable duty of care.
• Recent case law and how the above applies to dental practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this webinar delegates will understand dental negligence from the legal perspective, and the developing law around vicarious liability in dental practice.

GDC Development Outcomes