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Statement on Bawa Garba case appeal

NEWS | 13 August 2018
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Medical manslaughter review – progress update

Blog | 17 September 2018
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New guidance to help with reflective practice

PRESS RELEASE | 12 September 2018
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Number of doctors on the register
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