General Medical Council (GMC) Defence Barristers
Our barristers are vastly experienced and understand the complexities of the situations doctors face. We advise and represent doctors facing GMC proceedings from the outset often challenging whether there is a case to answer. We can represent doctors at interim order hearings through to substantive hearings and can appeal the decision of the GMC to the High Court.
GMC Fitness to Practise
Kings View Medical Defence is a leading chambers specialising in healthcare law and regulation who have gained an excellent reputation for representing and defending doctors facing GMC proceedings.
We regularly advise doctors and understand the significance and impact complaints can have on the reputation and career of a doctor. A well-prepared case is essential to ensure the best outcome for you, your career and professional reputation. It is imperative that you seek legal advice from someone who specialises in GMC defence work.
If you have been notified by the GMC that you’re under investigation or are facing difficulties with your registration, call us today for a free initial consultation.
What we do
- GMC fitness to practise referrals
- GMC fitness to practise hearings
- Appeals against a MPTS Tribunal determination
- MPTS Interim Order hearings
- Appeals against a MPTS Interim Orders Tribunal determination
- Preparing your case before the Case Examiners
- Help with the decision of the Case Examiners
- Help with voluntary removal
- Registration advice
- Appeal against refusal of registration
- Restoration to the Register
- Investigation and disciplinary hearings at work
- Criminal investigation and proceedings
- Police cautions
- DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] issues
Medical Student Fitness to Practise
The standards set by the General Medical Council expected of registered doctors apply equally to medical students. A finding of impaired fitness to practise could have lasting and significant implications for medical students.
We also act for, and represent, medical students facing competency, conduct and other fitness to practise proceedings.
Recent Cases
GMC investigation closed following legal representations
A healthcare professional, identified as KT, instructed Kings View Chambers after experiencing difficulties with a number of ongoing regulatory matters. A healthcare professional, identified as KT, instructed Kings View Chambers after experiencing difficulties with a...
Suspension revoked at MPTS review hearing following six-month order
A doctor who had previously been suspended by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has had the suspension revoked with immediate effect following a successful review hearing.A doctor who had previously been suspended by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal...
Allegations found not proven for doctor facing extremely serious allegations
We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. Our client, Dr Z, faced allegations of the...
Case review: GMC closes case against doctor without sanction
The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into doctor A with no further action taken. The enquiry followed a complaint concerning Dr A’s treatment of an elderly patient. The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into...
GMC News and Articles
What drives the most serious fitness to practise outcomes? GMC study points to four key factors
What factors are most likely to lead to serious fitness to practise sanctions for doctors? GMC research finds criminal convictions, the seriousness of concerns, allegation type and referral source are the strongest predictors of severe regulatory outcomes.
GMC v Sathyanath: what doctors need to know about clinical examinations, consent and fitness to practise
The High Court’s decision highlights the importance of clinical justification, informed consent and professional boundaries, with practical lessons for doctors and other regulated healthcare professionals.
Whistleblowing remains a significant source of fitness to practise concerns across healthcare professions
Recent regulatory data suggests that whistleblowing continues to play an important role in bringing potential fitness to practise concerns to the attention of professional regulators across the healthcare sector.