Precis 7

Dentists switch to new pay system based on 'quality'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13036501

The government has confirmed: dentists in England will be paid for the quality than the quantity. New dental practices will be use experimentally. Nowadays dentists have paid for a set number of courses of NHS treatments. Currently the system dentists will be paid per patient, not per treatment. The best clinic will be reward for special care. It will be good incentive to improve quality. According to National Health Service more than one million fewer patients visited an NHS dentists in the two years after the introduction of the 2006 contract than the two years before. The new approach it will good for patients, a specially better to use of NHS resources. Health Minister Lord Howe said: "We want our reforms to give dentists the encouragement they are looking for to provide a service that meets the needs of today's population, and which fosters positive habits from an early age."


confirmed- proved and therefore known to be true or accurate
I must confirm the date of the meeting.
He confirmed my fears.

quantity- the amount of something
They sold a large quantity of books.
This plant needs only a small quantity of water.

contract - a written legal agreement between two people or businesses that says what each must do for the other or give to the other
You should read the contract carefully before you sign it.
The contract will expire soon.

dental - relating to teeth
In my opinion the dental cure in Poland has very high standard.
Dental surgery and treatment are very expensive in UK.

provide to give someone something that they want or need
They failed to provide me with accurate data.
Our materials are provided to us by a local manufacturer.

encouragement-words or actions that give someone confidence or hope
financial encouragements to help mothers back to work
I was encouraged by my mother to buy new dress.

fosters- to help something to develop over a period of time
My friend was adopted by foster family
Foster carers deserve the best possible support.