2016, issue 5

Communication and consent - making the connection

Alison Large
ByAlison Large
Published21 September 2016
Dento-legal adviser, Alison Large, explains why clear communication between dental professionals and patients is vital to the consent process.

Disputes about the adequacy of the consent process can still arise, even if the patient was apparently eager to go ahead at the time.

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Alison Large

Alison Large graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 1999. After qualification she worked in general practice for over 10 years, initially in the north east of England before relocating to Oxfordshire. She gained an MFGDP(UK) diploma in 2007, has been a vocational trainer and has also provided mentoring. She joined the DDU in 2008 and currently combines her dento-legal adviser role with looking after her young family.

Communication and consent - making the connection