by admin | Apr 10, 2024 | GMC
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...
by admin | Mar 25, 2024 | GMC
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 overstated – and the phrase...
by admin | Mar 7, 2024 | GMC
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 investigation. Briefly...
by admin | Mar 1, 2024 | GMC
There is no denying that doctors, and other healthcare professionals, work under significant pressure and stress every day. This can put doctors at increased risk of making mistakes and/or falling short of GMC standards. Whilst the GMC states that it will “always...
by admin | Feb 22, 2024 | GMC
At the end of the investigation, the GMC will disclose to the doctor the allegation and any documents and evidence gathered in relation to the allegation. The doctor will be given at least 28 days to provide written comments – also known as a Rule 7 letter. ...
by admin | Feb 17, 2024 | GMC
The General Medical Council’s (GMC) fitness to practise data shows that the highest number of allegations received by it relates to doctors not acting with honesty and integrity. This has consistently been the highest category of GMC complaints for several years....
