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New decade, new Chief Executive
Niall Dickson took up his post as Chief Executive of the GMC in January. Here he tells us about his career in healthcare and his views on medical regulation in the years to come.
Navigating the research maze
14 June 2010
New guidance will help doctors working in research with some of the ethical dilemmas they may face
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Your health matters
02 June 2010
Dr Clare Gerada, who leads the Practitioner Health Programme, reminds doctors that their own health and well-being is just as important as that of their patients
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A personal view on the new guidance
02 June 2010
Lady Christine Eames chaired the GMC’s Working Group on End of Life Care. She was joined in the work by clinicians, ethicists and other experts in palliative care. Here she gives a personal perspective on the guidance.
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Treatment and care towards the end of life
02 June 2010
The GMC has produced new guidance to help doctors address the complex ethical principles that help them make decisions at the end of life and provide better care to patients. GMCtoday takes a closer look.
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From here to December
29 January 2010
The GMC's plans for 2010.
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Help and support at hearings
29 January 2010
New initiative to help doctors and public.
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New decade, new Chief Executive
29 January 2010
Niall Dickson took up his post as Chief Executive of the GMC in January.
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Mistakes happen
27 November 2009
(But how can we avoid them when prescribing?) Research shows how prescribing errors can be avoided.
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Patient and Client Council in NI
27 July 2009
Maeve Hully, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland's new Patient and Client Council, explains how changes will affect the patient experience.
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New structures for Northern Ireland
27 July 2009
GMCtoday highlights changes to health and social care structures in Northern Ireland.
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Assessing the assessments
25 May 2009
How GMC doctor assessments are kept up to date and hear from a doctor who has gone back to the classroom.
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All change for NHS Wales
25 May 2009
The NHS in Wales is undergoing wide-scale restructuring that will replace all trusts and local boards with seven new integrated health boards.
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Meet the new Chair
25 May 2009
Professor Peter Rubin takes office as Chair of the GMC and talks about his career and experiences so far.
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EU Directive could put patients at risk
25 March 2009
Is the EU's draft for a Directive on Cross Border healthcare putting patients at risk?
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Difficult conversations, difficult choices
25 March 2009
Looking at the draft guidance End of life treatment and care: Good practice in decision making and some of the complex and sensitive issues involved.
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The next chapter
25 March 2009
An interview with Sir Graeme Catto as he steps down as Chair of the GMC.
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A Council for the future
26 January 2009
On 27 January the GMC's Reconstituted Council met for the first time. GMCtoday introduces the Members.
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Supporting ill doctors
26 January 2009
Having your registration restricted due to ill health can be traumatic - but a doctor explains the GMC's procedures can offer support and advice too.
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The GMC’s plans in 2009
26 January 2009
Read the highlights from the GMC's Business Plan for the new year.
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