Malcolm Dennis PODMORE

On 20 September 2024 Dr Podmore was convicted of driving a motor vehicle with the proportion of alcohol in his system above the prescribed limit. He did not inform the GMC that he had been charged with this offence or of his conviction without delay. This behaviour does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks undermining public protection, specifically public confidence in the profession and professional standards and conduct and it must not be repeated. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance. In this case, paragraph 81 and 99 of Good medical practice are particularly relevant: 81 You must make sure that your conduct justifies patients’ trust in you and the public’s trust in your profession. 99 You must tell us without delay if, anywhere in the world... b. you have been charged with a criminal offence in person or by post c. you have been found guilty of a criminal offence Whilst these failings are in themselves not so serious as to require any restriction on his registration, it is necessary in response to issue this formal warning. This warning will be published on the medical register in line with our publication and disclosure policy, which can be found at www.gmc-uk.org/disclosurepolicy.