Dental X-ray charges may be introduced in Guernsey
www.VUE DES ISLES.com :: UK & World News,Business & Sports Latest :: Current World & UK Affairs :: Old Bits & Bobs
Page 1 of 1
Dental X-ray charges may be introduced in Guernsey
Dental patients could be charged £50 for X-rays performed at Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital in the future.
The Health and Social Services Department wants the States to change a decision made in 2002 which limited the department's power to charge fees.
Currently dental patients can be referred for free X-rays if their practice does not have the equipment.
The department said the arrangement put some dentists off buying such machines.
It said if the charge was introduced it could raise about £40,000 a year.
The department added that the service would continue to be free for those using the Children's Dental Service, but any children referred through private practices would be charged.
There is no States-funded adult dentistry in the island.
The issue is due to be decided by the States in February (from BBC)
The Health and Social Services Department wants the States to change a decision made in 2002 which limited the department's power to charge fees.
Currently dental patients can be referred for free X-rays if their practice does not have the equipment.
The department said the arrangement put some dentists off buying such machines.
It said if the charge was introduced it could raise about £40,000 a year.
The department added that the service would continue to be free for those using the Children's Dental Service, but any children referred through private practices would be charged.
There is no States-funded adult dentistry in the island.
The issue is due to be decided by the States in February (from BBC)
Similar topics
» Light bulb recycling introduced in Guernsey
» Guernsey charges could be switched towards air travel
» luton airport new charges
» New minimum wage law introduced
» Paid parking 'will be introduced'
» Guernsey charges could be switched towards air travel
» luton airport new charges
» New minimum wage law introduced
» Paid parking 'will be introduced'
www.VUE DES ISLES.com :: UK & World News,Business & Sports Latest :: Current World & UK Affairs :: Old Bits & Bobs
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|