GMC Defence Barristers Blog
Discussion around the legal issues faced by doctors
GMC lower threshold for minor cases that pose no risk to public safety
The GMC has issued revised triaging guidance where doctors are accused of low-level violence or dishonesty outside their professional practice.
No sanction for doctor MPTS fitness to practise case
We successfully persuade MPTS to impose no sanctions for doctor in case involving allegations of dishonesty, intimidation and threatening behaviour.
Restoration to the GMC Register
A doctor’s registration with the GMC might be erased for a number of reasons. In this article, how can a doctor can apply to restore their GMC registration?
Success for doctor in GMC fitness to practise case involving clinical practise
Dr SA accepted allegations relating to his clinical practise in a field of expertise that he no longer practises.
Khan v General Medical Council
MPTS erred in its approach on the credibility of witnesses when making a finding of impaired fitness to practise and erasing Mr Khan from the register.
Fitness to Practise – Reflection, Insight & Remediation for Doctors
Reflection is a core feature of medical practice & in fitness to practise proceedings. An overview of GMC/MPTS standards and importance of early engagement.
Kings View Chambers success in GMC harassment case for doctor
Kings View Chambers represented a doctor accused of harassment and successfully persuaded MPTS that doctor’s fitness to practise was not impaired.
Kings View Chambers successful in MPTS Interim Order case for doctor
Kings View Chambers represented a doctor at an interim order hearing with accusations including clinical competence, honesty and integrity.
Success for doctor in internal NHS investigation
Stephen advised & represented a London consultant investigated for dishonesty connected to time spent in private practice whilst on sick leave from the NHS.
Indemnity Cover and Fitness to Practise
GOsC recently removed an osteopath for failing to obtain and maintain indemnity insurance. What’s the relevance of indemnity cover to fitness to practise?
Brexit implications for fitness to practise
With the UK’s departure from the European Union only weeks away, what does Brexit mean for healthcare regulation in the UK?
Voluntary erasure not enough to protect the public – PSA v GMC
In the case of PSA v GMC & Dr Dighton, the High Court, among other things, voluntary erasure not enough to protect the public.
The future looks bright – Fitness to Practise beyond Covid
Whilst there are many things about Covid that is devastating, a positive is that it forced healthcare regulators to reform, adapt and do so quickly.
What is an interim order?
A NMC statement on a nurse charged with murder confirmed the issue will be given considered by a interim order hearing. What is an interim order?
Decision making and consent – Updated GMC Guidance
From 9 November 2020, updated decision making and consent guidance by the General Medical Council (GMC) comes into force for all doctors.
BAME & other factors disproportionately affecting fitness to practise
LinkedIn Twitter Overwhelming evidence supports the fact that BAME healthcare professionals are disproportionately impacted by fitness to practise referrals and proceedings. Last week I reported on a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) report highlighting that BAME...
GMC v Dr Raied Haris: Sexually “motivated” conduct & Fitness to Practise
GMC v Dr Raied Haris
The High Court said the GMC should rethink the way it accuses doctors of sexual motivation during intimate examinations.
Physician Associates & Anaesthesia Associates – Transition arrangements for fitness to practise
The GMC’s transitionary arrangements confirmed the fitness to practise arrangements for Physician Associates & Anaesthesia Associates joining the register.