by admin | May 1, 2022 | Fitness to Practise, GMC
Kings View Chambers’ joint head of Chambers and leading GMC Defence Barrister, Catherine Stock, represented Dr US. Before the GMC, she argued successfully that the doctor’s actions did not necessarily warrant a referral to a fitness to practise tribunal, given...
by admin | May 1, 2022 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
In the context of healthcare fitness to practise, the use of social media might not appear important or relevant. However, misuse of social media by health and care professionals can lead to fitness to practise investigations and sanctions. In this article, I will...
by admin | May 1, 2022 | Fitness to Practise, NMC
In fitness to practise proceedings, the seriousness of a case is an important consideration which informs various stages of the regulatory processes for nurses and midwives. Generally speaking, the seriousness of a case will influence the speed of the investigation,...
by admin | May 1, 2022 | Fitness to Practise, GMC
The GMC has published the draft updated Good Medical Practice for doctors for consultation. We look at the changes proposed and importance of reading the Good Medical Practice. The updated Good Medical Practice focus on four main areas: Tackling discrimination and...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, News, NMC, SWE
Summary A restoration application cannot be made until five years have elapsed since the striking off order came into force. You not make more than one application in any period of twelve months. Two failed applications is likely to lead to a suspension of the...
