What does the GMC say about consent?
Our core guidance for doctors, Good medical practice,1 says doctors must be satisfied that they have a patient’s consent, or other valid authority, before carrying out any examination or investigation, providing treatment or involving patients or volunteers in teaching or research.
What is the GMC code of conduct?
Our Code of Conduct lets Council members demonstrate their commitment to providing the highest principles of professionalism and integrity in their role.
What does GMC investigate?
We receive complaints or concerns about many doctors throughout their careers. But we only investigate when these raise issues about a doctor’s ability to practise safely or threaten public confidence in the profession.
Can you sue the GMC?
The High Court has confirmed that a doctor who makes a complaint to the GMC against another doctor cannot be sued for defamation, libel or slander. While the case concerned a complaint made by a fellow doctor, the immunity will cover any complainant, including patients and members of the public.
How does the GMC work to protect patients?
The GMC and the courts expect patients to be given all information material to their decision, with the proviso that it would not cause the patient serious harm. The patient must be able to give their consent freely – pressuring patients into consenting to treatment invalidates the consent.
What are the most common problems with GMC cars?
Sorting out which topics, problems, and model years have the most overall complaints from owners on CarComplaints.com. Some models just can’t seem to get out of their own way.
Do you have to give information to the GMC in Wales?
There are legal requirements in Wales for certain persons and bodies (including Health Boards and NHS Trusts) to provide information in response to requests from Safeguarding Boards and local authorities.
Why does the GMC need a medical practitioner Register?
Medical Practitioners (RMP). The Register acts to allow the GMC to monitor entry to the profession only by achieving the standards required to become an. RMP, and also by monitoring ‘fitness to practice’ proceedings to ensure all practitioners maintain consistently high standards of conduct.
