Patients Invited To Rate NHS Dentists

Thu, 23 Dec 2010

The Department of Health has been launched a new online service that allows patients in the UK to rate NHS dental practices .

Like other internet comparison portals, the dentist comparison website is intended to make it easier for people to find key information in one place, avoiding the need to search ‘multiple sources’.

Patients can view and compare the services offered by England's 22,000 NHS dentists and can also read other patients’ comments on how easy it is to get an appointment, how highly they would recommend the dental practice, how well they were treated by staff, and whether they were involved in decisions about their care.

Commenting on the government initiative, Health Minister Simon Burns said: "The internet has become a two-way street. Rather than just viewing information online like people did years ago, it's the norm for people to share experiences and leave comments for others to read. Businesses have adapted to this powerful development, and the NHS needs to as well."

"Now people will be able to directly communicate with NHS dental staff online, giving them a clear picture of the results they are achieving."

"They can use this information to improve their services and achieve our aim of health outcomes being among the best in the world."

The new service can be found at nhs.uk/dentalservices.
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