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).
Sexual Misconduct & Fitness to Practise
This type of behaviour is seen as particularly serious by regulators and, more often than not, result in the most severe sanctions
GMC Health Assessments – What doctors need to know
I look at GMC health assessments, what doctors can expect from these assessments, and the value of legal representation.
“Wait and See” – Is it the right fitness to practise defence strategy?
When faced with a fitness to practise investigation, should health care professionals “wait and see” or does constructive engagement make a difference?
Responding to GMC concerns – Insight and Remediation
We look specifically at insight and remediation and how both of these can lead to better outcomes for doctors.
What does the Good Medical Practice say about Honesty & Doctors?
What the GMP says about honesty & the consequences for doctors whose fitness to practise is found impaired following allegations of dishonesty?
What you can Expect from an NMC Fitness to Practise Inspection
A brief overview of the NMC’s fitness to practice investigation process and what nurses can expect if they are subject to an investigation.
Doctor avoids erasure sanction
In a case involving extremely serious allegations relating to competency and dishonesty, my client avoids erasure in a case, which, in any other circumstances, would have certainly resulted in erasure.
What the GMC means by Fitness to Practise – Posing a Risk to Public Protection
A look at the criteria the GMC & MPTS decision makers will use to decide if doctors pose a risk to public protection.