This document is also available in pdf format (690k) CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTATION CHAPTER 2: THE CONSULTATION PROCESS CHAPTER 3: APPROACH TO ANALYSIS CHAPTER 4: CHANGES TO THE SYSTEM: GENERAL COMMENTS CHAPTER 5: WHAT SORT OF DENTAL SERVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED UNDER THE NHS
5.1 What services should come within the NHS for the future? Should they be prescribed and limited or unlimited?
5.2 What system should there be for reviewing and updating?
5.3 What is the right balance between preventative and repair services and what, in particular should be included in the former?
5.4 Should the "dental public health" role of CDS be kept separate from the "family health" role of dentistry in the community? CHAPTER 6: HOW SHOULD DENTISTS' CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS LOOK IF THEY ARE TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF THESE SERVICES?
6.1 What are the views on the range of delivery and funding options?
6.2 Are there specific issues about future funding of infrastructure?
6.3 Are there any other approaches that merit consideration?
6.4 Are there any other incentives that merit consideration?
6.5 How best should any new arrangements be put in place?
6.6 Workforce issues
6.7 Options for change CHAPTER 7: HOW SHOULD PATIENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF THE SERVICE?
7.1 What principles should be pursued in determining a system for patient charges?
7.2 What are your views on the options for patient charges listed in the consultation document?
7.3 Are there other approaches that merit consideration? CHAPTER 8: DISCUSSION ANNEXES
1: Consultation Text
2: Respondent List TABLES
1: Respondents by Category
2: Views on Categories of Exemption from Charges ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThanks go to all respondents who took the time and care to respond to the consultation. Every reply as been examined thoroughly and every effort made to represent accurately the wide range of views and opinions expressed. Copies of full non-confidential responses can be accessed on the Scottish Executive website or in the Scottish Executive library. Thanks are also expressed to the Scottish Executive consultation team for liaison over the management of the consultation responses. Linda Nicholson
June 2004 |