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06 February 2012
The following doctors have received a Notice of Inquiry from the GMC. This confirms the start date, length and location of their Fitness to Practise hearing. Please note these dates may be subject to change.
31 January 2012
The General Medical Council is reviewing its test for doctors from outside Europe who want to register in the UK.
26 January 2012
New guidance from the General Medical Council will prevent doctors entering into contracts or agreements that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor quality care.
24 January 2012
The General Medical Council has set out its priorities for 2012, with the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list.
20 January 2012
The General Medical Council is launching Your Health Matters, a new website for doctors who may be concerned about their own health or that of a colleague.
06 January 2012
The GMC is consulting on proposed new arrangements for the recognition and approval of medical trainers in a consultation launched today. (1)
20 December 2011
Responding to the publication of the proposal amending the recognition of qualifications Directive Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:
14 December 2011
The General Medical Council is developing guidance for GMC case examiners and the Investigation Committee to help them decide what action to take if a doctor is alleged to have assisted in a suicide.