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Professionalism - The GMC's expectations on working with colleagues
Time to read article: 4 mins
It is perhaps an understatement to say that teamwork is integral to the safe delivery of care within medicine, and the professional approach to good teamwork centres on good communication, mutual respect for others and proactively responding to any deficiencies in the team.
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How do FTP hearings work?
Time to read article: 3 mins
The GMC and the doctor in question are both invited to attend. The GMC is normally represented at the hearing by a barrister and the doctor is usually present and legally represented. Both parties may call witnesses to give evidence, who may be crossexamined by the other party. The Panel may also put questions to the witnesses.
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Timeline - Professionalism through the years
Time to read article: 1 mins
Key decisions, observations and incidents that have influenced expectations around standards of professionalism over the years...
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Commenting on the Conservative manifesto commitment to support GPs on rising indemnity costs
Time to read article: 1 mins
Commenting on the Conservative manifesto commitment to support GPs on rising indemnity costs
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Commenting on the recent cyber-attack and concerns around access to computer information and records –
Time to read article: 1 mins
Some GP surgeries may be experiencing temporary problems accessing information on their computers following Friday’s cyber-attack.
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Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
Time to read article: 2 mins
Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
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Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate
Time to read article: 1 mins
Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate
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Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS whistle-blowers from discrimination
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society
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GMC updates confidentiality guidance
Time to read article: 1 mins
The GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
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