GMC given right of appeal in rulings judged “too lenient”
FITNESS to practise rulings judged too lenient will be subject to appeal by the GMC under new changes to the Medical Act.
“No bias” at GMC, report finds
DECISIONS made by the General Medical Council are “appropriate” with no evidence of bias or discrimination, according to an independent report.
Postcode lottery for private dental check-ups
THE cost of a private dental check-up varies wildly across the UK, with prices in some areas up to 733 per cent higher than others.
Poor leadership encourages bullying, survey shows
POOR leadership and overworked senior doctors can increase incidents of bullying among trainees, according to a new survey by the General Medical Council.
Biggest ever jobs shortage confirmed
THE number of trainee doctors who will have to wait to find a job this year is at its highest ever level.
Calls for “predatory” doctors to be struck off
DOCTORS who abuse their professional position by preying on patients should be struck off, a GMC consultation has heard.
Drop in GP training applications
THE number of doctors applying to start GP training has fallen for the second year in a row, according to new figures from Health Education England.
Tough penalties for covering up clinical failings
HOSPITALS could be fined up to £10,000 and senior staff and directors could face jail for providing false and misleading data in regard to clinical failings under new plans to tackle any perceived "cover-up" culture in the NHS.
Drug driving law comes into force
A NEW offence for driving with certain medications over specified blood concentrations comes into effect from 2 March.
Warning on waiting room music
DOCTORS and dentists playing music in their practices must have relevant licences or risk legal proceedings.