Recent News & Articles
GMC Investigation Committee – A Doctor’s Rights Explained
Where Case Examiners consider a warning but the doctor disputes the facts or is not willing to accept a warning, they have a right to an oral hearing.
Admissions by dental professionals at the preliminary stage of a fitness to practise hearing
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service is changing the way that admissions made by dental professionals are handled at the preliminary stage of a fitness to practise hearing.
MPTS Hearings and Attendance by Doctors
Do doctors have to attend their MPTS hearings, and what are the consequences for doctors who chose not to do so?
NMC Case Examiners close case for nurse represented by Kings View
NMC Case Examiners close case for a nurse whose fitness to practise was called in to question.
Successful NMC re-registration for nurse in fraudulent entry case
A nurse who was removed from the NMC’s register has successfully applied for re-registration with the assistance of Kings View Chambers.
Interim Order Extension Appeals
Dr K v GMC perfectly illustrates the value and importance of responding to an Interim Order extension application.
HCPTS refuse HCPC’s application for an interim order
Kings View persuade HCPTS to refuse an application by the HCPC to impose an interim order for client accused of theft and dishonesty.
Contextual factors in GMC fitness to practise investigations
The effects of contextual factors are relevant in GMC fitness to practise investigations. To what extent and how can a doctor make their case?
Breaches of conditions or undertakings – advice for doctors
Doctors must ensure they adhere to conditions or undertakings. Breaches are likely to result in a referral to the MPTS for a determination.