Category: GMC

GMC’s laptop ruling overturned

The General Medical Council has effectively overturned its controversial ruling by admitting its ‘dishonesty’ test was misapplied.

GP suspended over laptop to appeal ruling

Dr Arora will contest the MPTS ruling.

GP leaders defend doctor suspended over laptop

Dr Chaand Nagpaul warned that the GMC ruling over a GP’s request for laptop was ‘incomprehensible’, Pulse reports.

‘Sustained fatigue’ new factor in FTP cases

GMC will consider pressure on doctors in mitigation.

Record-keeping for GP locums: three tips for better notes

Look out for auto-correct blunders and pick up tips from colleagues, Dr Rachel Birch advises.

GP revalidation begins again in August 2021, GMC says

The GMC will contact GPs in August to reschedule revalidation, Pulse reports.

Code of Good Practice

NASGP has a continued aim to promote high standards of medical care. In doing so the NASGP has detailed its Code of Good Practice, which endorses the GMCs ‘Good Medical Practice’

NHSmail registration for GP locums in England now live

Our advice on how to register for an NHS.net email address

BMA publishes its locum practice agreement

NASGP were informed today via Pulse that the BMA have produced a new BMA locum practice agreement.

Locum GP workforce numbers out for the count

Advice from CQC on compliance documentation for practices engaging locum GPs

August magazine out now

Change required for NHS performers list regulations

GP locums and patient harassment

GMC registration and ill health