Can my dentist do this? Isn't this discrimination?

glentoran99

MrHeisenberg wrote: »

I don't agree that was the main reason. Even if it was, if my complex and difficult condition played even a small part then that is unlawful (discrimination).

No its not though, You keep using that word, you haven't been discriminated against. They don't want you as a patient and the reason isn't because of any protected characteristic, Go ahead with your court case though. Your feelings are hurt because you have been removed from the practice, that wont get you the payout you crave.

MrHeisenberg

welshdent wrote: »

To be fair I don!!!8217;t need to address anyone. I!!!8217;m a user on a forum.

Maybe I am making assumptions. But I!!!8217;m looking at it from the perspective of a dentist who would be well aware they can not unilaterally discriminate on grounds of disability. I know of a grand total of zero dentists that would this but I know of plenty that have experienced a break down in their relationship. We ideall would contact the individual to explain this but there is no law that says we must. We aren!!!8217;t part of the nhs machine. We are independent contractors working to a framework. I and many others don!!!8217;t agree with this but we have zero obligations following completion of a band 1 or band 1 urgent course of treatment.

Following a band 2 or 3 we must guarantee individual items for 12 months and provide continuation of care for 2 months. That!!!8217;s it.

I can not for 1 second imagine that any sane dentist that plans on continuing to work for their livelihood would say something in their notes like !!!8220;do not book them with me again they are disabled !!!8220;.

They may have said something along the lines of !!!8220;patient was rude and stated !!!8220;xyz !!!8220; to me. I feel there is a break down in my relationship with this patient and feel threatened by them. No more apts with me. Will contact health board/lat to reassign them!!!8221;.

The practice is a service provider for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 (the Act). They have ended the service offering at this particular practice and this was facilitated by the dentist in question.

The Act states as follows:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/29

A person who discriminates against another person is never going to overtly admit it, which is why there is the reversal of the burden of proof in certain cases (section 136). More often than not, discrimination is subtle and covert.

MrHeisenberg

p00hsticks wrote: »

That's not necessary an accurate analogy though - owner A may have 'banned' a particular person (who just happens to be disabled) because they have been rude and disruptive.

That is a different point of argument though.

MrHeisenberg

glentoran99 wrote: »

No its not though, You keep using that word, you haven't been discriminated against. They don't want you as a patient and the reason isn't because of any protected characteristic, Go ahead with your court case though. Your feelings are hurt because you have been removed from the practice, that wont get you the payout you crave.

Thanks for the moral support together with a huge amount of compassion and understanding.

welshdent

How do you propose to prove your disability and not percieved behaviour was the reason?

glentoran99

MrHeisenberg wrote: »

Thanks for the moral support together with a huge amount of compassion and understanding.

You post on a forum you are going to get differing opinions to your own

MrHeisenberg

welshdent wrote: »

How do you propose to prove your disability and not percieved behaviour was the reason?

Well, as it stands the only reason given to me hitherto was that I was allegedly unhappy with the service provided and have stated that this is groundless. I have tried to reassure the dentist/practice that this is not the case (words have been put in my mouth). If, however, they continue to press ahead they will leave me no choice but to consider issuing a claim.

MrHeisenberg

glentoran99 wrote: »

You post on a forum you are going to get differing opinions to your own

I know but you are are bordering on being rude and unpleasant - just my opinion.

glentoran99

In Good medical practice1 we say:
n 62 You should end a professional
relationship with a patient only when the
breakdown of trust between you and the
patient means you cannot provide good
clinical care to the patient.




You don't believe they have provided you with correct care, so I don't see how you can argue this point

glentoran99

MrHeisenberg wrote: »

I know but you are are bordering on being rude and unpleasant - just my opinion.

If you could quote were ive been rude or unpleasant that would be great thanks. I think you are wrong, telling you that isn't rude