Employment Disciplinary Proceedings

Kulkani v Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust where the Court of Appeal considered the issue of legal representation at disciplinary proceedings involving a doctor

Decriminalisation of dispensing errors for pharmacists

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain's Council and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association are pressing the government for an urgent change in legislation to decriminalise dispensing errors.

Making difficult decisions – end-of-life guidance

The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation process in order to draft new guidance on end of life care, asking doctors and patients for their views on how some of these difficult decisions should be made.

Revalidation and Recertification – The Future

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 for specialist areas is currently being developed by the Department of Health, GMC, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and the respective Royal Colleges.

What is Judicial Review?

Judicial review is a type of court proceeding in which a judge can review the lawfulness and reasonableness of a decision or action made by a public body.

Who are the CHRE?

CHRE stands for the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence. This is a public body that monitors the decisions of Fitness to Practise Panels and Committees to ensure they are correct and not unduly lenient.