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The GMC’s “Realistic Prospect Test” & why it matters

The GMC’s “Realistic Prospect Test” & why it matters

What is the Realistic Prospect Test? The “realistic prospect” test will apply to both the factual allegations and the question whether, if established, the facts would demonstrate that the practitioner’s fitness to practise is impaired to a degree justifying action on...
HCPC drops case against my client

HCPC drops case against my client

In a fitness to practise case that has been ongoing for a number of years, the HCPC eventually dropped the case against our client. In this case, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) decided to proceed with the fitness to practise case against our client,...
Doctors facing allegations of violence & dishonesty

Doctors facing allegations of violence & dishonesty

The GMC has changed its guidance for circumstances where allegations of dishonesty and violence might not impact on public safety.  I look at the guidance and the implications for doctors. Guidance when violence and dishonesty may represent a lower risk to public...