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Giving evidence - Scotland
Time to read article: 4 mins
As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of forums including criminal or civil courts, Fatal Accident Inquiries and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare.
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Articles and features
04/08/2012
GMC launches new tribunal service for UK doctors
GMC launches new tribunal service for UK doctors
Time to read article: 3 mins
A new tribunal service to decide on the fitness to practise of UK doctors was launched on 11 June, in the biggest shake up of medical regulation in the United Kingdom since the formation of the General Medical Council more than 150 years ago.
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Articles and features
08/04/2012
Mastering adverse outcomes
Mastering adverse outcomes
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Imran Qureshi, Director General, Doctors Advancing Patient Safety, describes why more junior doctors should sign up
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Patient safety is every junior doctor's responsibility
Time to read article: 3 mins
Removing patients from the practice list - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
Removing patients from the practice list is an emotive issue, risking criticism from bodies such as the Ombudsman, the GMC and the media and should only be used as a last resort. The reasons for removing a patient from the list can be varied, but it should not be in response to patients lodging a complaint or failing to comply with treatment.
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Parental responsibility - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child.
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