by Webmaster | May 14, 2024 | Doctors Law
At numerous stages in the GMC’s fitness to practise investigation process, the GMC will be legally represented by an experienced solicitor or barrister. Legal representation is therefore essential for doctors. At various stages of the General Medical Council’s (GMC)...
by Webmaster | May 8, 2024 | Doctors Law
What is the Realistic Prospect Test? The “realistic prospect” test will apply to both the factual allegations and the question whether, if established, the facts would demonstrate that the practitioner’s fitness to practise is impaired to a degree justifying action on...
by Webmaster | Apr 29, 2024 | Case News, News
In a fitness to practise case that has been ongoing for a number of years, the HCPC eventually dropped the case against our client. In this case, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) decided to proceed with the fitness to practise case against my client, GB,...
by Webmaster | Apr 22, 2024 | Doctors Law
Under certain circumstances, the GMC can take into account a doctor’s history even where previous cases resulted in no regulatory action. A doctor’s fitness to practise history When the General Medical Council (GMC) refers to a doctor’s fitness to practise...
by Webmaster | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The GMC has changed its guidance for circumstances where allegations of dishonesty and violence might not impact on public safety. We look at the guidance and the implications for doctors. Guidance when violence and dishonesty may represent a lower risk to public...
