Doctors to receive training support to call out unprofessionalism

A pilot programme announced by the General Medical Council (GMC) will give doctors training in tackling unprofessional behaviours from colleagues that can affect patient safety and outcomes.

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Fewer full GMC investigations after pilot scheme success

Press release | 18 Apr 2019
Changes being made by the General Medical Council (GMC) will reduce the number of full investigations into one-off mistakes by doctors – known as single clinical incidents – after a successful two-year pilot scheme.
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GMC clarifies expectations of newly qualified doctors

Press release | 9 Apr 2019
The skills and procedures newly qualified doctors need to be able to perform by the time they start work have been updated today (Tuesday 9 April) by the General Medical Council
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Relevant European qualifications to be recognised post-Brexit

Statement | 4 Apr 2019
The GMC has welcomed amendments to the Medical Act to ensure relevant EU qualifications would be recognised in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.

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What is expected of newly qualified doctors?

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Standing together against bullying and undermining in the NHS

Alice Hartley is a Urology Trainee in the North of England and chairs the #letsremoveit campaign. She explains that workplace bullying and undermining in the NHS are so widespread, only long-term collective action can hope to eradicate it.