by kvcadmin | Jun 11, 2022 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Fitness to Practise: Confidentiality and Data Protection Health and care professionals have a statutory and regulatory duty to treat information about service users as confidential and failure may result in impaired fitness to practise. What is Fit to Practise?...
by kvcadmin | Jun 4, 2022 | GMC News
Interim Orders Tribunal – Appeal or Review? The GMC may refer a case to an Interim Orders Tribunal at any point during its investigation, but in some cases, an early review may be more effective than an appeal. Interim Orders Tribunal (IOT) – A Brief Overview The...
by kvcadmin | May 26, 2022 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Should you engage with your regulator during a fitness to practise investigation? When you are facing a fitness to practise investigation, should you respond to your regulator? What should you say? We look at the importance of engaging with your regulator. Engagement...
by kvcadmin | May 19, 2022 | GMC News
GMC Investigations – Doctor’s Questions Answered The GMC investigated allegations relating to misconduct, ill health and deficient performance. Here is what you need to know if you have been notified by the GMC that you are subject of an investigation. The General...
by kvcadmin | May 11, 2022 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Appealing a Fitness to Practise Determination – Rakoczy v General Medical Council In this case, the High Court refused an application to extend the time for an appeal, restating the correct legal analysis. This case clearly illustrates the value and importance...
by kvcadmin | May 8, 2022 | GMC News
MPTS Mitigating and Aggravating Factors MPTS guidance, approved by the GMC, lists mitigating and aggravating factors a tribunal will take in to consideration. We look at these and their significance when considering fitness to practise and sanctions. MPTS guidance,...
