Report of the BOS Ethics Committee
Report to BOS Representative Body
Sept 2010
Member details:
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Name
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Group
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End of Term
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Chairman
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J H Noar
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Dec 2010 (4th Yr)
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Ex Oficio
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Nigel Harradine
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COG
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Dec 2011
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Members:
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Harneet Mangat
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(OSG)
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Dec 2011
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Rob Evans
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(UTG)
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Dec 2011
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Katy Kelly
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(PG)
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Dec 2011
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Jane James
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(Comm)
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Dec 2011
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Stephen Rudge
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COG
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Dec 2011
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Nazan Adali
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(TGG)
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Dec 2010
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The last Ethics committee was on the 12th May 2010
There have been a contacts with patients and practitioners relating to clinical and financial problems.
The BOS Satisfaction Survey was reviewed by the committee and found to be robust and fit for purpose – no amendments needed
Regular review of current Ethics Advice Sheets relevant to ethics – (Annual Review)
1 Advertising orthodontic products and techniques to the public E2002 Ready for update to be circulated
2 Communication is the key to good consumer E2002 Under revision
3 Ethical management of patient compliance E2003 Ready for update to be circulated
4 Consent in orthodontics E2008 Currently OK
7 The duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses E2002 Under revision
10 Practice advertising and websites E2006 OK
14 Practice closure – the ethical care of patients E2003 To be withdrawn
17 Second opinions E2006 OK
18 Waiting lists E2008 OK
19 Whistleblowing E2002 Under revision
28 Principles of confidential patient information management E2008 OK
29 Out of Hours working E2008 OK
30 Running a mixed practice and maintaining ethical standards E2008 OK
New Advice Sheets
Consent for retention - Submitted to board for ratification
Complaints - Under revision
Child protection – Under revision
Website Update completed
Expert Witness documentation and list updated (May 2010) - completed
Date of next meeting 9th November 2010 @ 10.00 a.m. with a linked lunchtime meeting with Clinical Standards
Mr. J.H. Noar
Chairman Ethics Committee