Good Medical Practice in Action

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Implementing the Civil Standard of Proof

The GMC has now confirmed that, subject to a formal decision by the Privy Council, the new rule introducing the civil standard of proof will take effect on 31 May 2008 and that the civil standard of proof will apply to all new Fitness to Practise panel hearings commencing on or after that date. Read more about implementing the civil standard of proof.

GMC helps to open the gates for disabled medical students

The GMC has launched new guidance for medical schools containing practical advice to help disabled people in medical education. Read more about Advising medical schools: encouraging disabled students.

Consultation on Revisions to the Indicative Sanctions Guidance

The GMC is consulting on proposed changes to the Indicative Sanctions Guidance - used by Fitness to Practise Panels which consider whether a doctor’s fitness to practise is impaired and determine the appropriate sanction to be imposed.

Launch of interactive guidance

The GMC has launched an exciting new interactive web zone for doctors to bring its core guidance, Good Medical Practice, to life. Be the doctor in a series of ethical case studies – try Good Medical Practice in Action (Help viewing GMP in Action).

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The GMC aims to deliver and protect the highest standards of medical ethics, education and practice, in the interest of patients, public and the profession.


The GMC works with doctors thoughout their careers from student days onwards, helping you register to practise, issuing guidance on standards, monitoring professional development and adjudicating fairly on complaints.

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You can find a range of details about registered doctors in our List of Registered Medical Practitioners (LRMP).

 

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