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Paragraph 27 Completion of an estimate

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(1)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), when submitting an estimate to the Committee for approval in accordance with paragraph 26(1), (2), (3), (4), (8) or (9), a dentist shall in all cases, in addition to the information specified in those paragraphs, provide to the Committee the following information—

(a)

his name and address and the number by which his arrangement with the Agency is identified;

(b)

the patient's name and address, sex, date of birth and health service number as shown on the patient's medical card; and

(c)

details of the care and treatment proposed and the reasons why the dentist considers such care and treatment is necessary.

(2)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3), a dentist who is required as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) to send an estimate to the Committee may, by arrangement with the Agency use a computer to send that estimate to the Committee.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply to any estimate in respect of orthodontic care and treatment.

(4)

A dentist who, in accordance with sub-paragraph (2), uses a computer to send an estimate—

(a)

shall at the appropriate time secure the completion, so far as applicable, by the patient or by any person acting on behalf of the patient, of the practice record form;

(b)

shall use only such a computer programme as the Agency has approved as suitable for the purpose; and

(c)

shall include with that estimate—

(i)

all the information specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a), (b) and (c) except his name and address, and

(ii)

the personal identification number allocated to him by the Agency for that purpose.