by Webmaster | Jan 27, 2025 | Doctors Law
A number of recent cases, where doctors were sanctioned by the GMC, has raised questions about the regulator’s stance on the issue of doctors taking part in climate protests. Is the GMC’s stance justified and what should doctors know when they consider taking part in...
by Webmaster | Nov 9, 2024 | Doctors Law
GMC Restoration Erasures that follow an MPTS tribunal are referred to as “disciplinary erasures”, as distinct from administrative or voluntary erasures. If a doctor is erased from the GMC’s Register due to disciplinary reasons, they can apply for restoration after...
by Webmaster | Oct 13, 2024 | Doctors Law
Sexual misconduct in doctors refers to any uninvited or unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature that offends, embarrasses, harms, humiliates, or intimidates an individual or group. This can include inappropriate comments, touching, harassment, or more severe actions...
by Webmaster | Sep 18, 2024 | Doctors Law
The court again highlighted that dishonesty undermines trust in the medical profession, which is crucial for patient safety and public confidence. Ali v The General Medical Council The case Ali v The General Medical Council [2024] EWHC 2272 (Admin) involved Dr. Shah...
by Webmaster | Sep 3, 2024 | Case News, Doctors Law, News
Our client faced a number of allegations but with our representation, their fitness to practise was not found impaired, and they are free to practice without restriction. We worked with this doctor from very early on in the process, successfully persuading GMC case...
by Webmaster | Aug 20, 2024 | Doctors Law, News, Nursing Law
A recent publication by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) highlights a rise in final decisions involving sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. This type of behaviour is seen as particularly serious by regulators and, more often than not, result in...
