The Dentist’s Responsibilities with respect to a no- fault Motor Accident Compensation Scheme

Abstract

The State of Victoria, Australia operates a no-fault accident compensation scheme for the treatment and rehabilitation of those injured on the roads. The administration of the scheme by the Transport Accident Commission includes an in-house clinical panel of clinicians in many disciplines including dentistry who liaise with treating practitioners with the aim of optimizing the outcome for the injured claimants while ensuring that the scheme remains viable. The ethical considerations of this are discussed.