Our condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Published 9 September 2022

The General Medical Council (GMC) has offered its condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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It is in the public interest to have healthcare systems in the UK, both public and private, where doctors practise to the highest ethical and professional standards to provide the best possible, safe medical care.