by kvcadmin | Jan 27, 2025 | GMC News
Doctors taking part in Climate Protests – Fitness to Practise Considerations A number of recent cases, where doctors were sanctioned by the GMC, has raised questions about the regulator’s stance on the issue of doctors taking part in climate protests. Is the...
by kvcadmin | Nov 26, 2024 | GMC News
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? Recent news...
by kvcadmin | Oct 28, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
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? Seek Legal Advice It’s crucial to get expert legal advice early....
by kvcadmin | Oct 13, 2024 | GMC News
Sexual misconduct and doctors – A brief Overview Sexual misconduct in doctors refers to any uninvited or unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature that offends, embarrasses, harms, humiliates, or intimidates an individual or group. This can include inappropriate...
by kvcadmin | Sep 18, 2024 | GMC News
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. Ali v The General Medical Council The case Ali v The General Medical...
by kvcadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Sexual Misconduct & Fitness to Practise A recent publication by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) highlights a rise in final decisions involving sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. This type of behaviour is seen as particularly serious by...