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News archive
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GMC response to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review
Statement | 8 Jul 2020
The IMMDS review, led by Baroness Cumberlege, has today published its First Do No Harm report into the harmful side effects of medicines and medical devices
General Medical Council sets out plans for restart of medical tests and fitness to practise work
Press release | 3 Jul 2020
The GMC has set out its plans for resuming PLAB 2 tests for overseas doctors. From this month, existing fitness to practise cases will also be restarted where possible with flexibility on timescales and in direct discussion with those involved.
GMC launches Council member recruitment
News | 29 Jun 2020
We're seeking three lay members and one registrant member for our governing body, the GMC Council.
GMC statement on ethnically diverse medical school teaching materials
Statement | 18 Jun 2020
How we can encourage positive change in medical education and training.
We’re committed to changing experiences for BME colleagues
Statement | 16 Jun 2020
Professionalism is at the heart of the health service, every patient, every day. To those treating patients in the community, in general practice and in hospitals, to those giving advice and supporting colleagues, and to those who have had to stand back and watch and wait – thank you.
Bringing physician associates and anaesthesia associates into regulation
News | 8 Jun 2020
We’re pleased to support the development of these valuable professions, read more about what regulation will look like and how you can get involved with the work we're doing.
COVID-19 – GMC confirms revalidation date changes
Press release | 8 Jun 2020
The GMC has confirmed that doctors’ revalidation submission dates have been put back by up to 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Joint statement from Care Quality Commission, General Medical Council and Healthcare Improvement Scotland on death certification during the COVID-19 pandemic
Statement | 6 May 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a change in legislation concerning completion of the medical certificate cause of death (MCCD) by medical practitioners.
GMC Chair pays tribute to doctors who have died fighting COVID-19
Statement | 28 Apr 2020
These professionals will have made a difference for thousands of patients and we are grateful for the commitment they held until the end of their lives.
Changes to the abortion law in Northern Ireland - information for doctors
Article | 16 Apr 2020
On the 31 March 2020, the Department of Health and Social Care published a new legal framework for statutory abortion in Northern Ireland.
Statement on advance care planning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Statement | 15 Apr 2020
From the Chief Executives and Registrars of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the General Medical Council.
Joint statement – Community-based prescribing for COVID-19 symptoms
Statement | 14 Apr 2020
It is vital that dying patients are given as much dignity and comfort as is possible. NICE has produced a rapid guideline on managing COVID-19 symptoms, including at the end of life, in the community.
What to expect from our assessment pilot days
Dr Charlotte Cuddihy is supporting our assessment development team as part of the National Medical Director’s clinical fellow scheme. We asked her about the work she’s doing to develop our assessments and what it’s like for doctors taking part in our pilot days.
Mind matters: why medical students must be taught about eating disorders
Eating disorders are complex, pernicious, and more prevalent than ever. But there are concerns that they aren’t covered enough in doctors’ education and training, at a time when mental health should be a priority.
