The GMC will be legally represented – you should too!
At numerous stages in the GMC’s fitness to practise investigation process, the GMC will be legally represented by an experienced solicitor or barrister.
The GMC’s “Realistic Prospect Test” & why it matters
The “realistic prospect” test will apply to allegations & the question whether the facts would demonstrate a practitioner’s fitness to practise is impaired.
HCPC drops case against my client
In a fitness to practise case that has been ongoing for a number of years, the HCPC eventually dropped the case against my client.
When is a doctor’s history relevant to a GMC fitness to practise investigation?
Under certain circumstances, the GMC can take into account a doctor’s history even where previous cases resulted in no regulatory action.
Stephen’s client’s career saved in case where erasure was almost inevitable
In a case where removal from the register was almost inevitable, Stephen’s client’s career is saved following his representation in the case.
Doctors facing allegations of violence & dishonesty
The GMC has changed its guidance for allegations of dishonesty and violence that might not impact on public safety. We look at the guidance and the implications for doctors.
Early Admissions in NMC Investigations
If a concern is deemed serious & credible, the NMC will open an investigation, including consideration of early admissions.
Why the right strategy matters in GMC fitness to practise investigations
GMC fitness to practise investigations and hearing are legalistic and complex. Legal advice is crucially important is agreeing the right strategy to ensure the best outcomes for doctors.
Fitness to practise implications when a pharmacy is the subject of enforcement action
The GPhC considers it not to be in the public interest to allow the pharmacy professionals, who has potentially played a key role in the unsafe system, to continue in their practice without any restrictions.
What should I do if I receive notification that I am being investigated by the GMC?
It is important that doctors carefully consider their response when they are notified of a GMC investigation. We look why this is important and what doctors should do.
Case Examiners deems no case to answer for client
With our full response and submissions, the Case Examiners deemed there to be no case to answer, and the matter was, closed without a referral.
Working Under Pressure – How Doctors can reduce the risk of GMC referrals
GMC referrals are unfortunately an occupational hazard for doctors and doctors should expect to be referred to the GMC at some point in their career.
Can GPhC enforcement action lead to fitness to practise sanctions?
The GPhC is taking enforcement action against online pharmacies and pharmacists for not adhering to its standards for registered pharmacies.
What are GMC Rules 7 & 8?
At the end of the investigation, the GMC will disclose to the doctor the allegation and any documents and evidence gathered in relation to the allegation. The doctor will be given at least 28 days to provide written comments - also known as a Rule 7 letter. Under...
Dishonesty & Fitness to Practise
We look at the issue of dishonesty in fitness to practise, remediation and advice for doctors who are facing allegations of dishonesty.