GMC's perception survey published
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its latest survey of how it is perceived by patients and the public, doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).The research, conducted by independent consultancy Shift Insight, monitors how the regulator is seen to be performing its role, the impact of its work and where it could improve.
The latest survey, an ‘interim’ one that will be followed by a biennial full survey to be published next year, showed that 83% of patients and the public had confidence in the way the GMC regulates doctors.
Doctors’ perceptions of the GMC were lower, but improving. Forty-four per cent said they were confident in its regulation of their profession, compared to 40% a year ago and up from 33% in 2022.
Those in locally employed (LE) and SAS (specialty, associate specialist and specialist) roles were most likely to have confidence in the GMC as their regulator (59% and 55% respectively), while doctors in training were least likely (31%).
The survey sought the views of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) for the first time. Combined, 74% of PAs and AAs were confident in the way the GMC regulates their roles.
GMC Chief Executive Charlie Massey said:
‘Our goal is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator, and we are committed to listening to a range of views, including those of patients, doctors, PAs and AAs, to help us as we work towards that.
‘This survey helps us understand how our role as a regulator is perceived, and the insights it provides us with will inform our future work, including our ongoing commitment to ensure our fitness to practise processes are fair and proportionate, and take account to the impact they can have on those being investigated.’
The GMC regularly commissions research to understand how it is perceived by its main audience groups. This survey was based on responses from around 2,000 patients and members of the public, 2,500 doctors and 400 PAs and AAs. The data also helps it to assess progress against its corporate strategy, which was published earlier this year.
The GMC’s Interim perceptions survey is available to read..
The latest survey, an ‘interim’ one that will be followed by a biennial full survey to be published next year, showed that 83% of patients and the public had confidence in the way the GMC regulates doctors.
Doctors’ perceptions of the GMC were lower, but improving. Forty-four per cent said they were confident in its regulation of their profession, compared to 40% a year ago and up from 33% in 2022.
Those in locally employed (LE) and SAS (specialty, associate specialist and specialist) roles were most likely to have confidence in the GMC as their regulator (59% and 55% respectively), while doctors in training were least likely (31%).
The survey sought the views of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) for the first time. Combined, 74% of PAs and AAs were confident in the way the GMC regulates their roles.
GMC Chief Executive Charlie Massey said:
‘Our goal is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator, and we are committed to listening to a range of views, including those of patients, doctors, PAs and AAs, to help us as we work towards that.
‘This survey helps us understand how our role as a regulator is perceived, and the insights it provides us with will inform our future work, including our ongoing commitment to ensure our fitness to practise processes are fair and proportionate, and take account to the impact they can have on those being investigated.’
The GMC regularly commissions research to understand how it is perceived by its main audience groups. This survey was based on responses from around 2,000 patients and members of the public, 2,500 doctors and 400 PAs and AAs. The data also helps it to assess progress against its corporate strategy, which was published earlier this year.
The GMC’s Interim perceptions survey is available to read..
