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GDC’s Fitness to Practise improvements bear fruit
24 January 2012 - Changes introduced by the General Dental Council to improve the handling of complaints against dental professionals is beginning to have a positive impact.
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GMC outlines priorities for 2012
24 January 2012 - GMC’s 2012 Business Plan places the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list
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GMC notification mistake
02 December 2011 - Pulse Magazine revealed that GMC has needed top apologise to more than 200 GPs and other doctors who were mistakenly sent letters informing them that they had been subject to disciplinary investigation in 2010
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MPs call for doctors and nurses to “whistle blow”
26 July 2011 - Health Select Committee states doctors and nurses should be required to report malpractice on the part of colleagues or face accusations of "serious breach of professional obligation".
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Tooth whitening prosecution success good for patients, says BDA
20 April 2011 - The successful prosecution of a non-dental professional who has been providing tooth whitening treatments is good news for patients
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HPC launch consultation on updating the guidance on health and character
19 April 2011 - HPC launches a consultation on proposed changes to the ‘Guidance on health and character’.
Recent Regulatory Decisions
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GDC v Mr SAE
Professional conduct committee of the General Dental Council hearing 26 January 2011
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GMC v Dr AWMCO
Fitness to Practise Panel of the General Medical Council hearing 8 February 2011 and 3 March 2011
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GMC v Dr SJB
Fitness to Practise Committee Hearing of 10 March 2011
ASA Adjudication on Dr Carl Irwin & Associates
An adjudication by the Advertising Standards Authority
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GOC v Mr AP (Interim order)
A decision of the Fitness to Practise Committee of the General Optical Council dated the 30 June 2010
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GOC v Mr AS
Fitness to Practise Committee of the General Optical Council hearing 26 May 2010
Codes of Conduct
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General Chiropractic Council
The GCC, in consultation with chiropractors, chiropractic organisations and representatives of the public, set and maintain the standards for education as well the standards of conduct and practice that chiropractors are required to meet asnd these are to be found on their website.
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Association of British Dispensing Opticians
The Advice and Guidelines can be found at the ABDO web site and are issued in pursuance of the Association's objectives in maintaining for the public benefit the highest standards of professional competence and conduct.
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College of Optomitrists
The College of Optomitrists produce their own Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct which can be found on their web site. These include advice relating to the fitting and supply of contact lenses and on the duty to provide aftercare.
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General Optical Council
Details of the documents relating can be found on the GOC's Policies, procedures and protocols web page which includes details of the individual and business Standards in Conduct.

Tips on dealing with the General Medical Council...

Consider that any correspondence you send to the GMC may be placed before a Fitness to Practise Panel at a later stage. Any communication will be assessed to determine whether you are making an admission and what insight you have into the allegations raised against you. Make sure you are familiar with “Good Medical Practice” and any associated GMC guidance. Ensure you keep copies of all correspondence and documents...
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Background to the General Dental Council...

Function of the General Dental Council The General Dental Council describes its function as protecting patients and regulating the dental team. In order to achieve this objective, they set standards for education, ensure continuing professional development and maintain the dental register. The GDC regulates all dental professionals in the United Kingdom, including dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, dental...
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Revalidation and Recertification – The Future...

Background Although the government White Paper “Trust, Assurance, Safety” concerned the regulation of all healthcare professionals, there was a substantial element that concerned reform to the medical profession. One of the key changes expanded on earlier proposals contained in the Chief Medical Officer’s report concerning revalidation. A system of revalidation that would incorporate both relicensing and recertification...
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Employment Disciplinary Proceedings...

The Kulkani Case Background Traditionally in employment disciplinary proceedings, practitioners have been reliant on support from their union and/or a colleague to assist them. Issues can arise on the basis of what would be regarded as traditional misconduct or professional performance and the procedure followed is normally integrated in some way to the employee’s contract. Organisations normally have a separate policy...
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