Nov 1, 2023 | Case Study, Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow Our client, Dr MK, approached Kings View Chambers very close to the original fitness to practise listing in a matter which was, at that stage, almost inevitably going to lead to erasure by the MPTS. We intervened and secured a postponement of...
Oct 19, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow The case for legal advice – data and research We know, from over a combined 30 years’ experience representing doctors and other medical professionals, that legal advice and representation does make a positive difference. The difference having...
Sep 21, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow Doctors can appeal GMC decisions relating to registration, licensing, restoration and revalidation, but legal advice is key to good outcomes. GMC decisions that are appealable There are a number of General Medical Council (GMC) decisions made...
Sep 14, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow GMC Interim Sanctions – Overview A General Medical Council (GMC) fitness to practise investigations can take many months, if not years. Whilst doctors could continue to work unrestricted during a GMC investigation, they could be referred to...
Aug 31, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow The General Medical Council (GMC) placed specific emphasis on its “zero tolerance of sexual harassment” in the updated Good medical practice that, for the first time, includes a “clear definition of what constitutes it and an expectation that...
Aug 25, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow The GMC has published an update of Good medical practice, which details the “principles, values and standards” expected of doctors working in the UK. It is the first major update to the guidance in ten years. Key updates “The standards focus...