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Press Release: GMC announces review of child protection guidance

15 July 2010

A working group is to produce new guidance for doctors involved in child protection

Press Release: GMC to simplify and streamline revalidation proposals following consultation

14 July 2010

The GMC revalidation consultation generated a number of responses and is now reviewing its proposals.

Press Release: GMC agrees way forward for trainees on examinations

09 July 2010

Doctors can be reassured that the GMC will be flexible and pragmatic in applying rules about when professional examinations can be taken.

Press Release: European medical regulators discuss EU directive

06 July 2010

The General Medical Council (GMC) hosted a meeting of medical regulators from 17 European countries and the European Commission on 2 July 2010 to discuss the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications.

Press Release: Dealing with doctors’ dilemmas: website aims to help doctors treat patients towards the end of life

06 July 2010

The GMC has updated its Good Medical Practice in Action website with a brand new set of scenarios targeting the ethical dilemmas that doctors find the most difficult to deal with

Press Release: Following the conclusion of the Fitness to Practise hearing of Dr Daniel Ubani, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, said:

18 June 2010

“The fitness to practise hearing in the case of Dr Ubani concluded today and the Panel determined that Dr Ubani should be erased from the medical register.

GMC Statement: GMC acts to reassure trainees

18 June 2010

The GMC yesterday held a constructive meeting with key interest groups about the issue of examinations taken outside approved postgraduate training.

Press Release: Knighthood for Chair of GMC

14 June 2010

GMC Chair receives a Knighthood for services to Medicine in the Birthday Honours list.

Press Release: GMC seeks lay member to join Council

14 June 2010

The GMC council is seeking a new lay member