Recent News & Articles
Misconduct in Fitness to Practise
Regulators often cite “misconduct” as grounds for impaired fitness to practise. What is misconduct and is it remediable?
Case closed for doctor accused of dishonesty
Kings View Chambers secure no case to answer for doctor accused of dishonesty in relation to NHS prescriptions.
No further action for nurse in ‘incorrect entry’ case
Kings View Chambers secure no case to answer for nurse who made a mistake in their re-registration and revalidation.
When should you seek legal advice during a fitness to practise investigation?
Fitness to practise investigations are complex, formal and adversarial. Early access to expert legal advice is crucial to positive outcomes.
Responding to an Interim Order Extension Application
Interim Orders temporarily suspend or restrict practice. Healthcare regulators can apply to extend IOs and professionals should exercise their right to challenge these applications.
GMC Warnings when Fitness to Practise is not Impaired
Where the GMC concludes a doctor’s fitness to practise is not impaired, they can issue a warning to the doctor.
Why health and care professionals trust Kings View Chambers
With over 30 years combined experience, Kings View Chambers have established itself as one of the best when it comes to fitness to practise defence.
Fitness to Practise in the Present Tense
Current impairment looks at fitness to practise at the point of consideration, in the present tense, not at the time in the past.
Adverse Inference in MPTS Proceedings
MPTS can draw adverse inference if a doctor does not submit or give evidence, highlighting the importance of expert legal advice and representation.