# The Private and Voluntary Health Care (England) Regulations 2001, Regulation 38: Dental treatment under general anaesthesia


Where the treatment provided in an independent hospital includes dental treatment under general anaesthesia, the registered person shall ensure that—
(a) the dentist and any employees assisting him are suitably qualified, skilled and experienced to deal with any emergency which occurs during or as a result of the general anaesthesia or treatment; and
(b) adequate facilities, drugs and equipment are available to deal with any such emergency.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3968/regulation/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-and-voluntary-health-care-england-regulations-2001/regulation-38
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