Understanding disproportionate fitness to practise referrals: why doctors must act early to protect their careers
FollowFollowFollowFollow A clear and persistent pattern has been well documented across the UK’s regulatory landscape: doctors from minority ethnic backgrounds and those who obtained their primary medical qualification (PMQ) outside the UK face disproportionately...
Allegations found not proven for doctor facing extremely serious allegations
FollowFollowFollowFollow We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. Our client, Dr Z, faced allegations of the utmost seriousness. The GMC sought erasure from the medical register if allegations...
Case review: GMC closes case against doctor without sanction
FollowFollowFollowFollow The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into doctor A with no further action taken. The enquiry followed a complaint concerning Dr A’s treatment of an elderly patient. An independent expert reviewed the case and...
High court upholds GMC’s fitness to practise framework for physician and anaesthesia associates
FollowFollowFollowFollow The High Court upheld the GMC’s fitness to practise standards for Physician and Anaesthesia Associates, finding its framework rational, despite challenges over scope limits. Anaesthetists United Ltd, joined by the family of Emily Chesterton,...
Doctor escapes serious regulatory action following fitness to practise investigation
FollowFollowFollowFollow A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious regulatory action after a drink driving incident. Following expert legal advice, Amar undertook all recommended assessments and...
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