Recent News & Articles
NMC Case Examiners close case without need for full FtP hearing
Another case brought to a successful conclusion at Case Examiners stage, meaning that our client’s case did not need to proceed to a full fitness to practise hearing.
No impairment for online pharmacy owner
In one of the first substantive online pharmacy cases to reach a GPhC hearing, our client’s fitness to practise was found not impaired.
Criminal Convictions, Cautions & Fitness to Practise
Any criminal conviction will be viewed as proven in a fitness to practise case and attempts at denial could be interpreted as lack insight.
GMC Interim Sanctions – Your questions answered
At any point during an investigation, the GMC can refer a doctor to an interim orders tribunal at the MPTS.
NMC Consensual Panels Explained
Nurses can avoid the anxiety and cost of a full fitness to practise hearing through consensual panel determinations but care should be taken when deciding the best route to take.
“Zero tolerance of sexual harassment” – GMC
The GMC placed emphasis on its “zero tolerance of sexual harassment” with a “clear definition of what constitutes it” in the updated Good medical practice.
Update to Good Medical Practice
The GMC has published the updated version of the Good Medical Practice. We look at the changes and what they mean for doctors.
SWE case resolved through simple accepted disposal
Kings View client avoids lengthy fitness to practise hearing by agreeing to an Accepted Disposal.
Client free to practise without any restrictions
The Health and Care Professions Council has decided to lift a restrictive order placed on our client following representation from Kings View.