GMC response to healthcare regulation consultation

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The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK. The GMC works with them and other stakeholders to:

• set the standards of patient care and professional behaviours doctors, PAs and AAs need to meet.
• make sure doctors, PAs and AAs get the education they need to deliver good, safe patient care.
• check who is eligible to work as a doctor, PA or AA in the UK and work with them and their employers to confirm they’re keeping up to date and meeting professional standards.
• give guidance and advice to help doctors, PAs and AAs understand what’s expected of them.
• investigate where there are concerns that patient safety, or the public’s confidence in doctors, PAs or AAs may be at risk, and take action if needed.