Recent News & Articles
Case closed! Opportunities to resolve your GMC fitness to practise case early
GMC investigations are traumatic experiences for doctors. However, there are opportunities for early resolution of GMC investigations at various stages in the process.
Racial discrimination, nursing and fitness to practise
The case of Melanie Hayes has attracted public interest. We look at the case & how the outcome will impact NMC fitness to practise decisions in the future.
GMC Administrative Erasure – Technical Pitfalls for the Unwary
There are a number of administrative tasks that doctors cannot risk forgetting – otherwise they may unintentionally be guilty of practising illegally.
The “real prospect” test – the standard by which you will be judged
The test applied to determine if your fitness to practise investigation will be referred to a full hearing is called the “real prospect” test.
Kings View achieve case closed for pharmacist
In this case, our client was a pharmacist owner. He contacted us on recommendation in the midst of a complex issue involving the GPhC, NHS and the police.
The Problem of Paramedics Self-referring to the HCPC – Approach with Caution and Seek Advice
Paramedics are disproportionately represented in HCPC fitness to practise proceedings due to too many self-referrals.
What is remediation in fitness to practise?
Remediation is where a doctor addresses concerns about their conduct, behaviour or health. Why it is important and what remediation looks like in practice.
Kings View successful in GMC restoration for doctor following disciplinary erasure
Kings View successfully represented Dr M in this application for GMC restoration following disciplinary erasure.
“Double jeopardy” for doctors? The end of criminal proceedings might not be the end of the story
“There is no bar to the bringing of disciplinary proceedings in respect of the same conduct that has resulted in an acquittal at trial.” – GMC