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...
by kvcadmin | Aug 4, 2024 | GMC News
GMC Health Assessments – What doctors need to know If the General Medical Council’s (GMC) receives complaints or evidence that a doctor’s fitness to practise may be impaired as a result of a physical or mental health issue (also referred to as “adverse health”), it...
by kvcadmin | Jul 9, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News
“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 to the outcome of a fitness to practise...
