Case studies

You can use these fictional case studies to see typical outcomes for doctors with different health conditions going through our fitness to practise procedures.

Doctor A

Doctor A was convicted for drink driving. The doctor was dependent on alcohol following long term heavy drinking, worsening after problems at home.

Doctor B

Doctor B, suffering from bi-polar disorder, was referred to the GMC by his employer, after concerns about his interactions with patients and self prescribing.

Doctor C

Doctor C was cautioned for possession of Class B drugs and colleagues noticed she had been performing less well recently.

Doctor D

Doctor D referred himself to the GMC after he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Doctor E

A colleague found Doctor E injecting opiates in the hospital toilets. He refused to co-operate with our investigation.