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.
Is your registration worth the gamble?
Your registration is more than just the ability to practise – it is also your career and reputation. Is it worth a gamble?
Online Pharmacies and Prescribing and Fitness to Practise Implications
Sanctions can be severe where a pharmacist’s fitness to practise is found impaired. It is important pharmacist’s understand the GPhC’s standards to avoid sanctions.
Pharmacist’s fitness to practise found not impaired
The GPhC were determined to progress the matter against our client but, our work and a clear strategy achieved a finding of no impairment at the hearing.
Insight, Remediation and Sanctions
Guidance must not be “slavishly” followed, and regulatory decisions must be made based on the individual merits of the case – High Court.
General Dental Council’s interpretation of “immediate suspension” wrong and unfair – Aga v General Dental Council
Mr Justice Ritchie ruled that the GDC’s interpretation of when an immediate suspension “takes effect” is wrong and, in this case, unfair to the Appellant.
MPTS Rules & Case Management Directions – Advice for doctors
Doctors who do not comply with MPTS Rules and case management directions risk increased adverse outcomes and costs awarded against them.
Radiographer cleared of all wrong doing
Stephen’s client, a Radiographer, has been cleared by a HCPC tribunal of all wrong doing in a scathing judgement of the Trust and witnesses involved.
Better outcomes for doctors facing GMC investigations
Understanding the GMC’s fitness to practise investigation process is key to meaningful engagement which, in turn, is key to better outcomes for doctors.
Doctor Avoids GMC Erasure
The doctor approached Stephen very close to the original FtP listing in a matter which was, at that stage, almost inevitably going to lead to erasure.
What difference does legal representation make in fitness to practise proceedings?
What difference does legal representation really make in fitness to practise proceedings?
No impairment for online pharmacy owner
In one of the first substantive online pharmacy cases to reach a General Pharmaceutical Council hearing, our client’s fitness to practise was found not impaired.
Criminal Convictions, Cautions & Fitness to Practise
Any criminal conviction will be viewed as proven in a fitness to practise case and attempts at denial could be interpreted as lack insight.
GMC Appeals Explained
Doctors can appeal GMC decisions relating to registration, licensing, restoration and revalidation but legal advice is key to good outcomes.