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Fitness to practise implications when a pharmacy is the subject of enforcement action

Fitness to practise implications when a pharmacy is the subject of enforcement action

GPhC

The GPhC has a range of enforcement powers that will carry fitness to practise implications for pharmacists and pharmacy owners.

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Doctor’s health, GMC self-referral and fitness to practise

Doctor’s health, GMC self-referral and fitness to practise

GMC, Uncategorized

In general, self-referral is only considered necessary by the GMC in cases where a doctor’s health might impact on their fitness to practise.

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Things doctors can do to avoid a GMC referral

Things doctors can do to avoid a GMC referral

GMC

One of the most important steps to protect a doctor’s medical licence is making sure they avoid common types of misconduct allegations.

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Doctors on Strike – Fitness to Practise Considerations

Doctors on Strike – Fitness to Practise Considerations

GMC

The right to take industrial action is protected by UK employment law but it might benefit doctors to understand the GMC position and guidance.

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HCPC close case following Stephen’s intervention

HCPC close case following Stephen’s intervention

HCPC

Dr Brown approached us for advice at very early stages of an internal investigation which was proceeding a disciplinary and an HCPC referral.

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Incorrect or Fraudulent Entries on the NMC Register

Incorrect or Fraudulent Entries on the NMC Register

NMC

We look at the types of NMC entries, when an entry might be considered fraudulent and the powers available to the NMC.

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The Future of Fitness to Practise – DHSC Consultation Response

The Future of Fitness to Practise – DHSC Consultation Response

GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, NMC, SWE

The Department for Health and Social Care has published its response to proposals to reform fitness to practise in the UK.

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General Pharmaceutical Council’s Provisional Enquiries

General Pharmaceutical Council’s Provisional Enquiries

GPhC

We explain the GPhC’s initial enquiries process and what a pharmacist should do when they are under investigation.

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HCPC registrant avoids suspension

HCPC registrant avoids suspension

Case, HCPC, News

Stephen successfully resists HCPC application for immediate suspension for client accused of lack of competence alongside integrity issues.

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Pharmaceutical Professional’s Fitness to Practise not Impaired

Pharmaceutical Professional’s Fitness to Practise not Impaired

Case, GPhC

M instructed Kings View Chambers to represent them in a case involving dishonesty in the workplace.

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Lack of Confidence in GMC & MPTS points to the Importance of Legal Representation

Lack of Confidence in GMC & MPTS points to the Importance of Legal Representation

GMC

Confidence in the GMC’s ability to work in the interest of doctors and the MPTS’ ability to make fair decisions are at an all-time low amongst doctors.

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NMC meetings and panels explained

NMC meetings and panels explained

NMC

What are the differences between a NMC hearing and meeting, and what are the implication of both for a nurse or midwife?

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A Compassionate Approach to Fitness to Practise Defence

A Compassionate Approach to Fitness to Practise Defence

GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE

Fitness to practise investigations are traumatic experiences. We never lose sight of the human aspects of fitness to practise investigations and hearings.

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Doctors, adverse health and fitness to practise

Doctors, adverse health and fitness to practise

GMC

We consider what doctors should know and what action might be necessary to avoid an investigation and sanction.

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Employer Referrals – What doctors should know

Employer Referrals – What doctors should know

GMC

Responsible Officers can make a referral to the GMC if there have been “serious concerns” raised about a doctor’s fitness to practise.

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