GMC explained: what happens when someone raises a concern
Howard Lewis from our regional liaison service* has been finding out what happens when someone raises a concern about a doctor. For any doctor who finds their professionalism or ability […]
Improving outcomes for minority ethnic and overseas-trained doctors: perspectives from Medical Royal Colleges
Dr Katherine Woolf, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at UCL Medical School’s Research Department of Medical Education reports on her team’s recent research, commissioned by the GMC, into factors which can impact on the […]
Case study: protecting learning time for doctors in training
With such high demand on NHS services, how can we protect learning time for doctors in training? Dr Achyut Valluri, Consultant in acute medicine at Ninewells Hospital, shares his team’s […]
Being a responsible officer for locum doctors
Helen McGill, Responsible Officer and Medical Director at NHS Professionals, talks about her experiences in the role and her work to build strong support networks for locum doctors. Can you […]
The safety net protecting patients
On 28 April 2017, Ian Paterson was convicted of intentionally wounding patients. Here, Charlie Massey, Chief Executive of the GMC, asks how we can all contribute to prevent this from […]
Why I support the concept of a Medical Licensing Assessment
Professor Neil Johnson outlines why he supports the concept of introducing a Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) in the UK. I’m writing this as the Chair of the GMC’s Expert Reference […]
Challenging inequality in end of life care
Jagtar Dhanda set up and heads Macmillan’s Inclusion Department, which leads the organisation’s work on patient experience, inequalities, peer to peer support and user involvement. Here, Jagtar shares his reflections […]
Medical school’s view: developing the Medical Licensing Assessment
UK medical schools are playing a key role in helping to develop the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA). Here, Paul Jones and Andy Grant from Swansea University Medical School and Stephen […]
Recognising trainers through the national training surveys
Quality Manager Mandy Martin explains how feedback from trainers helps the Wales Deanery drive forward improvements in medical training. As a Quality Manager for the Wales Deanery, I’ve been involved […]
What should you do if a young person says no to a life prolonging treatment?
Barbara Gelb OBE is the Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives, the UK charity for children and young people who are not expected to reach adulthood, and their families. […]
