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 […]
Category Archives: Medical regulation
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 […]
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 […]
Good, but we want even better – our response to the PSA’s review
On 15 March 2017, the Professional Standards Authority published its annual performance review of the GMC. Here, Susan Goldsmith, the GMC’s Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, responds to the […]
Top tips from a PLAB examiner: how to succeed in Part 2
The most popular way for International Medical Graduates to show they have the necessary knowledge and skills for UK practice, is to take the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) […]
Support for doctors appearing before a tribunal
Last year, nearly 12% of doctors attended hearings at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) without legal representation. The tribunal service runs hearings for doctors whose fitness to practise is […]
