When is a doctor’s history relevant to a GMC fitness to practise investigation?
FollowFollowFollowFollow Under certain circumstances, the GMC can take into account a doctor’s history even where previous cases resulted in no regulatory action. A doctor’s fitness to practise history When the General Medical Council (GMC) refers to a doctor’s...
Doctors facing allegations of violence & dishonesty
FollowFollowFollowFollow The GMC has changed its guidance for circumstances where allegations of dishonesty and violence might not impact on public safety. We look at the guidance and the implications for doctors. Guidance when violence and dishonesty may represent a...
Why the right strategy matters in GMC fitness to practise investigations
FollowFollowFollowFollow Understanding the GMC Fitness to Practice Processes and Rules Unfortunately, doctors in the UK should treat investigations by the GMC as an ‘occupational hazard’. The trauma experienced by a doctor facing a full GMC investigation cannot be...
What should I do if I receive notification that I am being investigated by the GMC?
FollowFollowFollowFollow Notification from the GMC The GMC’s fitness to practise procedures It is important for doctors to understand the General Medical Council’s (GMC) fitness to practise procedures in order to also understand how they might be notified of an...
Is your registration worth the gamble?
FollowFollowFollowFollow Your registration is more than just the ability to practise – it is also your career and reputation. Facing GMC allegations without legal representation has been shown to increase proper outcomes for doctors. Is your registration with the...
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