by admin | May 1, 2022 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
The murder charge of nurse Lucy Letby, charged with the murder and attempted murder of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, has received significant interest in the sphere of fitness to practise and healthcare regulation. A NMC statement on the issue confirmed...
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, 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...
by admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Fitness to Practise, GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
A range of people and organisations can report a health and care professional to a regulator, including members of the public, employers, managers and other practitioners. In general, employers and managers are required to refer a concern if they have: serious...