Should I show my report to the patient before I send it to their insurance company?

Yes - patients have a statutory right to view clinical reports written about them for insurance purposes by a healthcare practitioner, as set out in the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988.

For specific advice about patients' rights to see reports and what to do if they object to the content, contact our dento-legal team.

This page was correct at publication on 17/02/2022. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.