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 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 | Mar 25, 2024 | Doctors Law
Understanding the GMC Fitness to Practice Processes and Rules Unfortunately, doctors in the UK should treat investigations by the GMC as an ‘occupational hazard’. The trauma experienced by a doctor facing a full GMC investigation cannot be overstated – and the phrase...
by Webmaster | Mar 7, 2024 | Doctors Law
Notification from the GMC The GMC’s fitness to practise procedures It is important for doctors to understand the General Medical Council’s (GMC) fitness to practise procedures in order to also understand how they might be notified of an investigation. Briefly...
by Webmaster | Feb 22, 2024 | Doctors Law
At the end of the investigation, the GMC will disclose to the doctor the allegation and any documents and evidence gathered in relation to the allegation. The doctor will be given at least 28 days to provide written comments – also known as a Rule 7 letter. ...
by Webmaster | Feb 17, 2024 | Doctors Law
The General Medical Council’s (GMC) fitness to practise data shows that the highest number of allegations received by it relates to doctors not acting with honesty and integrity. This has consistently been the highest category of GMC complaints for several years....
