Jan 16, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow A doctor who was erased from the GMC register has successfully applied for restoration with representation from Kings View. The doctor, S, was erased from the medical register some years ago. Wishing to practise again as a registered and...
Jan 9, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow Doctor’s must manage adverse health or face the prospect of a GMC fitness to practise investigation. We consider what doctors should know and what action might be necessary to avoid an investigation and sanction. What is adverse health? The...
Jan 4, 2023 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow Responsible Officers can make a referral to the GMC if there have been “serious concerns” raised about a doctor’s fitness to practise. Responsible Officers A Responsible Officer (ROs) is a statutory position responsible and accountable for the...
Dec 7, 2022 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow The ongoing case of Orthodontist John Mew, whose “mewing” techniques have racked up nearly two billion TikTok views, has again shone the spotlight on the care healthcare professionals must take when using social media. General Dental Council...
Nov 23, 2022 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow The GMC’s provisional enquiries identifies cases that should not progress to a full fitness to practise investigation. How should doctors respond? What is a provisional enquiry? Before looking at how doctors should respond, what is General...
Nov 13, 2022 | Doctor Legal
FollowFollowFollowFollow Dr Arora treatment by the GMC & MPTS has caused universal anger and outrage. A review of the case drew strong criticism of the GMC, but will this result on long overdue change? Dr Arora’s Case – In Brief Dr Manjula Arora, a GP in...