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GDC Indemnity — MFDS Part 1 MCQ

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HardEthics & ProfessionalismGDC IndemnityMFDS Part 1

An associate dentist is told verbally that the practice owner's indemnity policy covers every clinician, but has not checked the policy or obtained access to its details. Which GDC principle contains the standard making the associate responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for patients to obtain compensation if they suffer harm?

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Correct answer: B — Principle 1: Put patients' interests first

The correct answer is B. Under Principle 1, Standard 1.8 requires dental professionals to have appropriate arrangements enabling patients to seek compensation if they suffer harm; Standard 1.8.1 specifies appropriate insurance or indemnity. Responsibility remains with the individual registrant, even when relying on an employer's policy, so the associate must verify the cover and be able to access its details. Principle 7 is a plausible distractor because Standard 7.2.1 requires professionals to undertake only tasks for which they are trained, competent, confident and indemnified; however, the overarching patient-compensation requirement is located under Principle 1. Principles 8, 9 and 2 concern raising concerns, maintaining public confidence through personal behaviour, and communication respectively.

Reference: General Dental Council, Standards for the Dental Team, Principle 1, Standards 1.8 and 1.8.1, effective 2013. https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pdf/Standards%20for%20the%20Dental%20Team.pdf