Making a complaint
Information for patients
Our advice for patients explains when you should refer a doctor to the GMC and when you should report a doctor to his employers or via local procedures. Read a Patient's Guide - How to Refer a Doctor to the GMC.
Information for health professionals
We provide separate guidance for doctors, medical directors and clinical governance managers on referring a doctor to the GMC. Read A Health Professional's Guide - How to Refer a Doctor to the GMC.
Local procedures
The GMC's powers mean we can take action in the most serious cases. In many cases patients should complain to the doctors employers or via local procedures. See our page on local procedures.
