Appealing a Fitness to Practise Determination – Rakoczy v General Medical Council
In this case, the High Court refused an application to extend the time for an appeal, restating the correct legal analysis.
MPTS Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
MPTS considers mitigating & aggravating factors. We look at these and their significance when considering fitness to practise and sanctions.
GMC v Dr Raied Haris: Sexually “motivated” conduct & Fitness to Practise
GMC v Dr Raied Haris [2020] EWHC 2518 (Admin)
The High Court said the GMC should rethink the way it accuses doctors of sexual motivation during intimate examinations.
GDC Rule 4 Observations
When a complaint is received by the GDC, they will write to you to inform you that a complaint has been received about you.
What is an interim order?
In short, healthcare regulators have powers to impose practice restrictions at any stage of a fitness to practise process if the allegation is deemed sufficiently serious.
Understanding GMC rule 7
In this article, I want to look at GMC rule 7, what it entails and what is expected of doctors.
Social Media and Fitness to Practise
The misuse of social media by health and care professionals can lead to fitness to practise investigations and sanctions.
How the NMC determines “seriousness” in fitness to practise
Generally speaking, the seriousness of a case will influence the speed of the investigation, impact on consideration of interim steps and lead to more severe outcomes.
Good Medical Practice: Consultation on GMC’s updated core guidance and professional standards
GMC has published the draft updated Good Medical Practice for consultation. We look at the changes and importance of reading the Good Medical Practice.
Fit to Practise – An Explanation of the Restoration Process
If you have been struck off, you can apply for restoration. The process is complicated and evidence has shown legal representation is key to success.
Can you expect your employer to support you through your fitness to practise investigation?
Support from your employer will be limited, but there is clear evidence that legal representation can make a positive difference to the outcome of your case.
Social Work England – A quick guide to fitness to practise
If you are the subject of a fitness to practise investigation by Social Work England, this is what to expect and what you need to do.
MPTS Hearing. Are you prepared?
If you have been referred to a MPTS fitness to practise hearing, do you understand the process & how to prepare? Training and expert legal representation is key to better outcomes.
Student fitness to practise case won thanks to Kings View Chambers
Kings View won a fitness to practise case for a medical student who was refused exam entry and access to results by well-known London medical college.
GMC case closed for Kings View client
Dr SC contacted Kings View Chambers, having been referred by a former client, to assist with his GMC case after making the decision he was not content with his indemnity cover.