by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | GDC
My client, NS, approached Kings View with respect to a long investigation conducted by the General Dental Council (GDC). There were various elements of alleged misleading and dishonest conduct. Commenting on the case, Stephen, said: “The case was complex for...
by admin | Jan 7, 2024 | Fitness to Practise, GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
Key points Regulator’s guidance must not be “slavishly” followed and that regulatory decisions must be made based on the individual merits of the case and taking into account all the relevant matters. Taking into account all the relevant matters and information, the...
by admin | Dec 30, 2023 | GDC
Mr Justice Ritchie ruled that the GDC’s interpretation of when an immediate suspension “takes effect” is wrong and, in this case, unfair to the Appellant. Aga v General Dental Council In this case, the Appellant, a registered dental practitioner, appealed against a...
by admin | Oct 19, 2023 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
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 legal advice makes is...
by admin | Sep 28, 2023 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
Any criminal conviction will be viewed as proven in a fitness to practise case, and attempts at denial could be interpreted as lack insight. An Overview of Criminal Convictions Fitness to Practise In fitness to practise proceedings, criminal convictions (or formal...
by admin | Jul 26, 2023 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC
Founded by Stephen McCaffrey & Catherine Stock, both leading health and social care defence barristers and legal consultants, Kings View Resolutions has been set up to help and support health and social care businesses with achieving regulatory compliance,...