GMC Defence Barristers Blog
Discussion around the legal issues faced by doctors
General Medical Council Performance Assessments – what you need to know
GMC Performance Assessments are carried out to assess a doctor’s professional performance to obtain an “independent” opinion on their fitness to practise.
7 things to help you through a fitness to practise investigation
When you receive correspondence from your regulatory body the temptation can often be to panic which can lead to rash actions and decisions.
GMC race discrimination of doctors laid bare
The racial discrimination of doctors by the GMC has been laid bare in a landmark tribunal case involving “world renowned” urologist.
Understanding the GMC’s 10 deadly sins
One of the most important steps to protect your medical licence is avoiding what the GMC considers to be the very worst offences.
Haris v General Medical Council
Dr Raied Haris lose further appeal in sexually “motivated” conduct case and where the GMC was advised to rethink the way it accuses doctors.
Duty of Candour and Fitness to Practise
The duty of candour means healthcare professionals must be honest when something goes wrong and failure to do so can amount to misconduct.
Doctors practising abroad, GMC registration and fitness to practise
The case of Sastry v General Medical Council has raised important fitness to practise issues for GMC registered doctors who practise abroad.
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?