Credibility & Reliability of Witness’ evidence in Fitness to Practise Hearings
Tribunals assess witnesses’ credibility and reliability in resolving disputes or when evidence has a significant impact on outcomes.
Doctor able to practice unrestricted
My client, a doctor, able to practice unrestricted after a fitness to practise tribunal made a finding of no impairment.
Doctors taking part in Climate Protests – Fitness to Practise Considerations
Is the GMC’s stance justified and what should doctors know when they consider taking part in climate protests.
Nurse’s fitness to practise case concluded by agreed disposal
My client’s fitness to practise case before the NMC was closed by agreed disposal, thereby avoiding a fitness to practise hearing and further legal expense and preparation for a review.
NMC Fitness to Practise Insights – Are you at heightened risk?
The NMC’s insights identify factors that increase the risk of referrals and regulatory action for nurses and midwives, and explore ways to reduce the risk of sanctions.
GDC report on the dental professionals who died while fitness to practise concerns
GDC report on the dental professionals who died while fitness to practise concerns were investigated or remediated.
What’s your view of Physician Associates?
Are they simply a cost effective way of helping to provide a service where there are issues in recruitment of doctors or are they part and parcel of essential reforms in an under pressure, underfunded NHS?
Successful HCPC Registration for my Client
My client, RLN, instructed me regarding a registration issue. The HCPC were questioning his application and had referred him to a Registration Panel. He contacted me following a huge amount of communication with the HCPC but, thankfully, before submission of that...
Successful GMC Restoration Applications: What makes the Difference?
Research underlines the importance of insight, remediation, and legal representation when determining whether a doctor can return to practise.
Responding to Fitness to Practise Allegations – 10 Things to Consider
When you are contacted by your regulator to inform you that an allegation has been made against you – how should you respond?
Sexual misconduct and doctors – A brief Overview
Insight and remediation play crucial roles in addressing allegations of sexual misconduct in the medical profession.
The importance of honesty and integrity – Ali v GMC
The court again highlighted that dishonesty undermines trust in the medical profession, which is crucial for patient safety and public confidence.
Doctor free to practice without restriction
Our client faced a number of allegations but with our representation, their fitness to practise was not found impaired and they are free to practice without restriction.
Voluntary Removal and GDC Restoration – Guidance for Dentists
The GDC released updated voluntary erasure guidance where dentists are under investigation for fitness to practise concerns.
Pharmacist cleared of all charges
Our client was cleared of all charges brought against them by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).