by Webmaster | Nov 18, 2025 | Doctors Law
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation on updated guidance for doctors, physician associates (PAs), and anaesthesia associates (AAs) regarding their professional duty to raise and act on concerns about patient safety. This marks the first major...
by Webmaster | Nov 5, 2025 | Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise, Nursing Law
When healthcare professionals appear before fitness to practise panels, their level of insight often plays a central role in determining both current impairment and sanction. Panels expect registrants to reflect on the concerns raised, understand their implications,...
by Webmaster | Oct 7, 2025 | Doctors Law
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has published revised tribunal guidance that will come into effect on 24 November 2025. This update, the MPTS said, introduces “clearer decision-making frameworks for panels assessing allegations in fitness to...
by Webmaster | Sep 8, 2025 | Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise
The High Court upheld the GMC’s fitness to practise standards for Physician and Anaesthesia Associates, finding its framework rational, despite challenges over scope limits. Anaesthetists United Ltd, joined by the family of Emily Chesterton, brought a judicial review...
by Webmaster | Aug 27, 2025 | Case News, Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise
A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious regulatory action after a drink driving incident. Following expert legal advice, Amar undertook all recommended assessments and completed appropriate remedial...
