Licensing violations in dentistry can lead to serious consequences, including financial fines, temporary suspension or full revocation of the license, as well as legal liability in case of harm to the patient. Failure to comply with licensing requirements, especially in the area of medical documentation, can lead to inspections by regulatory authorities and problems with funding from the National Health Service.
Here are more details about the consequences:
Fines:
Financial sanctions are provided for violation of license conditions.
Temporary suspension of license:
If violations are detected, the licensing authority may temporarily suspend the license until the deficiencies are eliminated.
License cancellation:
Gross or systematic violations can lead to the complete revocation of the license, making it impossible for the dental office to continue operating.
Legal liability:
If a dentist’s actions, caused by licensing violations, cause harm to a patient, the doctor may be held legally liable.
Audits and loss of funding:
Improper maintenance of medical records may result in inspections by the Ministry of Health, the National Health Service of Ukraine, and other authorities. In addition, it may affect funding from the National Health Service of Ukraine.
It is important that dental facilities comply with all licensing requirements and promptly update the necessary documentation to avoid negative consequences. If a patient claims that he suffered because the doctor failed to fulfill these duties, then the failure to fulfill the duty, as well as the causal link between this violation and the damage, is recognized by the court as established.
The Court of Cassation emphasizes in its rulings that it is sufficient for the patient to indicate in court the violations that caused him harm. It is up to the healthcare institution or doctor to prove whether such violations occurred and the correctness of their actions (ruling of the Civil Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court dated 11/30/2022 in case No. 344/3764/21).
