When can the GMC interfere with Human Rights when considering fitness to practise?
In a recent High Court appeal case, the Court clarified the right approach that must be adopted by the GMC when it interferes with a doctor’s Human Rights.
Case closed! Opportunities to resolve your GMC fitness to practise case early
GMC investigations are utterly traumatic experiences for doctors regardless of the final outcome. However, there are opportunities for early resolution of GMC investigations at various stages in the process.
The “real prospect” test – the standard by which you will be judged
The test applied to determine if your fitness to practise investigation will be referred to a full hearing is called the “real prospect” test.
Stephen achieve case closed for pharmacist
In this case, our client was a pharmacist owner. He contacted us on recommendation in the midst of a complex issue involving the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), NHS and the police.
The Problem of Paramedics Self-referring to the HCPC – Approach with Caution and Seek Advice
Paramedics are disproportionately represented in HCPC fitness to practise investigations due to too many self-referrals, but what should paramedics know before self-referring?
What is remediation in fitness to practise?
Remediation is where a doctor addresses concerns about their conduct, behaviour or health. Why it is important and what remediation looks like in practice?
“Double jeopardy” for doctors? The end of criminal proceedings might not be the end of the story
Doctors who faced criminal proceedings but were acquitted, can still face fitness to practice proceedings and sanctions by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Whistleblowing – the difficult conundrum for doctors
Doctors are required to take prompt action to raise concerns about patient safety, but many feel unsure how to correctly balance the various requirements.
GMC Non-compliance Hearings – 10 Things doctors need to know
Doctors face conditions or indefinite suspension for not complying with GMC assessment or request. Here is what you need to know about non-compliance hearings.
GMC Fitness to Practise investigations – Prepare for a Long & Legalistic Process
As a doctor you should expect to be referred to the GMC, if you are, prepare for a long & legalistic process but we are here when you need us.
Professional boundaries – Avoid the Pitfalls
Healthcare regulators take a particularly serious view of breaching professional boundaries. What are personal boundaries and how to avoid the pitfalls.
General Medical Council Performance Assessments – what you need to know
GMC Performance Assessments are carried out to assess a doctor’s professional performance to obtain an “independent” opinion on their fitness to practise.
GPhC registered pharmacies, enforcement & fitness to practise
Since July 2020 GPhC has taken enforcement action against premises & pharmacists following inspections relating to high sales of codeine linctus.
You should expect to be referred to the GMC
GMC complaints are an ‘occupational hazard’ for doctors, however most doctors have little insight into this process and are ill-prepared.
Dental practice owners are vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of self-employed associate dentists – High Court
An important case for dental professionals, but the principles apply equally to other healthcare professionals. I look at the case of Hughes v Rattan.