The BOS firmly supports and encourages the setting up of Managed Clinical Networks which it believes is the way forward in terms of engaging with commissioning bodies at a local level. MCNs should be of mutual benefit for providers and purchasers alike.
The framework documents for a local MCN:
The overview document should be read first. It provides some background information on MCNs as well as illustrating how we envisage the two model frameworks integrating with each other and with commissioning bodies. The two draft frameworks are provided in Pdf and Word format so that they may be edited as desired.
Overview: Model Frameworks Constitution for Orthodontic Managed Clincial Networks in England and Wales
Draft Model Framework Constitution for an Orthodontic Managed Clincial Network Model 1: Orthodontic Advisory Group
Draft Model Framework Constitution for an Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network Model 1: Orthodontic Advisory Group
Draft Model Framework Constitution for an Orthodontic Managed Clincial Network in England and Wales: Model 2 Draft Model Framework Constitution for an Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network in England and Wales: Model 2
Guides for Purchasers and Providers
The BOS documents for Commissioners and Providers. A series of updated version of BOS documents concentrating on providing commissioning bodies (SHAs, PCTs and LHBs) and providers (Orthodontists and GDPs) with guidance about the actual “justification” for orthodontic treatment. All guides are in PDF format.
Guidelines for Referrals for Orthodontic Treatment
The Justification for Orthodontic Treatment
Assessment for Dentists with a Special Interest (DwSI) in Orthodontics but without a formal qualification
The background
The History of MCNs outlines the thinking leading to the development of MCN's
