Dr Morenike Odanye, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, discusses when you need to refer yourself to the GMC.
Being subject to an investigation by the regulator can be a source of considerable stress for doctors and is an experience that most would wish to avoid.
There are multiple avenues through which a GP locum can become subject to an investigation, including through a complaint from patients or other members of the public, a referral from an employer or responsible officer, or via other investigatory offices, such as the coroner, ombudsman, or police.