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 successful in persuading GMC case examiners
Kings View were again successful in persuading the GMC case examiners that there was no case to answer.Kings View were again successful in persuading the GMC case examiners that there was no case to answer. This case involved both allegations of lack of competence and...
No sanction for doctor MPTS fitness to practise case
Joint head of chambers, Stephen McCaffrey, successfully persuade MPTS to impose no sanctions for doctor in case involving allegations of dishonesty, intimidation and threatening behaviour.Joint head of chambers, Stephen McCaffrey, successfully persuade MPTS to impose...
Kings View Chambers successful in MPTS Interim Order case for doctor
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Kings View Chambers success in GMC harassment case for doctor
Dr VB was accused of harassing a junior doctor. With support, advice and representation from barristers Catherine Stock and Stephen McCaffrey, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS), were persuaded that the doctor’s fitness to practise was not impaired,...
GMC News and Articles
GMC Undertakings and Assurance Assessments – What every doctor should know
The GMC may agree undertakings with a doctor, that the doctor will work within prescribed parameters. Where there is evidence to suggest they could be lifted, doctors may be asked to have an assurance assessment.
Whistleblowing – the difficult conundrum for doctors
Doctors are required to take prompt action to raise concerns about patient safety but many feel unsure how to correctly balance the various requirements.
GMC successful in persuading GMC case examiners
Kings View were again successful in persuading the GMC case examiners that there was no case to answer.