Recent News & Articles
MPTS, legal representation and outcomes for doctors
A peer-reviewed study confirms that doctors who do not attend their hearing or lacked legal representation tended to receive more serious outcomes.
New NMC midwife standards
New future midwife standards have been published by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). The new standards were adopted by the NMC Council meeting in October.
GPhC concerns over record fitness to practise complaints
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has raised concerns over a record increase in the number of fitness to practise complaints it has received.
GDC corporate strategy 2020–2022
The draft strategy set out five strategic aims, which were developed to describe the GDC’s priorities within its statutory remit.
Caring for doctors, Caring for patients
An important GMC report, Caring for doctors, Caring for patients, has been published including recommendations to “help deliver safe, supportive and inclusive environments” for doctors.
Principles for good practice to protect patients online
A joint set of principles has been issued by healthcare regulators to help protect patient safety and welfare when accessing medication online or over the phone.
GMC referrals to MPTS up by 40%
Figures releases by the GMC has shown a 40% increase in the number of referrals to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in the last year.
Stephen McCaffrey to deliver the CHARMS 2020 keynote presentation
Joint Head of Kings View Chambers, Stephen McCaffrey, will deliver the keynote presentation at the CHARMS 2020 conference for MS nurses.
Police cautions – do I need to declare a caution?
Cautions must be declared to healthcare regulatory bodies such as the NMC, GMC, GDC, HCPC & GPhC. There is often uncertainty over cautions, what they are and whether they should be declared.