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What should dentists prescribe?

C Wall

    British Dental Journal
    |November 23, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Australian dentists are seeking government health scheme benefits for prescriptions. This negotiation raises key questions about the scope of dental prescribing rights and patient entitlements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy
    • Dental Practice
    • Pharmaceutical Benefits

    Background:

    • Recent negotiations in Australia between the Australian Dental Association and the Federal Government focus on prescription benefits.
    • The core issue is not the legal authority of dentists to prescribe, but patient access to government health scheme benefits for these prescriptions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the implications of the ongoing debate surrounding dental prescribing rights in Australia.
    • To address the broader questions regarding the appropriate extent of patient entitlement for government-subsidized dental prescriptions.
    • To examine the scope of medications dentists should be permitted to prescribe.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis of current Australian healthcare legislation and pharmaceutical benefit schemes.

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  • Review of professional association submissions and government responses.
  • Comparative analysis of dental prescribing rights and coverage in other developed nations.

    • Main Results:

    • The debate highlights a distinction between the legal right to prescribe and the financial coverage for prescribed medications under government schemes.
    • Key questions revolve around defining reasonable patient entitlements and establishing appropriate formularies for dental professionals.
    • The current discussions indicate a potential expansion of the scope of dental prescribing.

    Conclusions:

    • The Australian dental prescribing debate necessitates a clear framework for patient entitlements and the scope of dental formularies.
    • Resolving these issues is crucial for equitable access to necessary medications and the optimal utilization of dental professionals within the healthcare system.