News - Recent Press Releases
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Advisory Note: Changes to age exemption regulationsThe GMC has recently received leading Counsel’s advice that the current age exemption is almost certainly unlawful as it is contrary to provisions contained in the Employment Equality (Age).... |
14 May 2008 |
Fitness to Practise Panels weeks commencing 12 May 2008Fitness to Practise Panel Planned dates: 1 to 30 May 2008 The.... |
12 May 2008 |
GMC holds national student fitness to practise workshopThe General Medical Council (GMC) and the Medical Schools Council (MSC) are holding a one day workshop event on student fitness to practise. Published in September2 |
24 April 2008 |
Recognising the importance of information securityThe General Medical Council (GMC) continues to be recognised for its information security procedures. BSI Management Systems have undertaken an audit of security controls that the GMC has in.... |
21 April 2008 |
Hearing Dates SetThe following doctors have received a Notice of Inquiry from the GMC. This confirms the start date, length and location of their Fitness to Practise hearing. Please note these dates are subject.... |
09 April 2008 |
General Medical Council meets in EdinburghThe General Medical Council (GMC), which regulates 21,191 doctors registered in Scotland, will hold its governing Council meeting in Edinburgh today (2 April.... |
02 April 2008 |
General Medical Council will introduce Licences to Practise in 2009The GMC will introduce Licences to Practise in summer/autumn 2009, once all the relevant legislation is in place. This decision was taken at the Council meeting in Edinburgh on Wednesday.... |
02 April 2008 |
GMCtoday issue March/April 2008 is publishedThe latest issue of GMCtoday has been published. It includes news, views and features written by doctors and key stakeholders. Licence to practise Under plans for revalidation, all.... |
28 March 2008 |
GMC helps to open the gates for disabled medical studentsNew guidance for medical schools was launched today at the General Medical Council (GMC). The guidance outlines ideas and suggestions and offers practical advice to help them put adjustments inp |
28 March 2008 |
GMC says doctors must not allow their beliefs to compromise patient careNew GMC guidance published online today says that doctors must not allow their personal beliefs to compromise patient care. The guidance explores how doctors should deal with a range of dilemmas.... |
17 March 2008 |
General Medical Council welcomes the Secretary of State for Health’s announcement to merge PMETB with the GMCThe Secretary of State for Health has announced that PMETB will be merged with the GMC. The decision follows a recommendation made by Professor Sir John Tooke in “Aspiring to Excellence: Final reporto |
28 February 2008 |
GMC goes virtual - launch of interactive guidanceThe GMC has launched an exciting new interactive web zone for doctors to bring its core guidance, Good Medical Practice, to life. Good Medical Practice in Action invites the user tob |
06 February 2008 |
GMCtoday January/February 2008 issue is publishedAs the GMC publishes its first issue of GMCtoday for 2008, we highlight some of the successes of 2007, look forward to plans for 2008 (including the implications of the Health and Social Care.... |
28 January 2008 |
GMC calls on MEPs to safeguard patient safety in ongoing debate about Europe-wide healthcareThe General Medical Council (GMC) has today called on MEPs to recognise the importance of sharing disciplinary information about health professionals to ensure patient safety across Europe. The.... |
22 January 2008 |
GMC hold initial consultation on confidentiality guidanceThe General Medical Council (GMC) is holding an initial consultation on its guidance for doctors on confidentiality. This consultation is the first step in a review of the GMC’s current guidance.... |
21 January 2008 |