RxPG News : GMC

Doctor warned for refusing treatment

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:18:00 PST

A doctor of Indian origin who refused to treat a patient who turned up at his clinic because he was an asylum seeker in Britain has been warned by the General Medical Council (GMC) here.

GMC Plans New Rules on Doctors Licences

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 21:26:00 PST

The GMC Council at its next meeting in Edinburgh on September 20 is deciding whether to change the basis on which a doctors license to practise is approved in order to include the requirement to provide information which will support a more risk-based approach to regulation.

Patients Have Confidence in Doctors Who Communicate Well

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 21:21:00 PST

Results from attitude surveys commissioned by the GMC from MORI and NOP World during spring/summer 2005 show that over four out of five patients are confident in their doctor and that this confidence is directly correlated with the doctors ability to provide adequate information, underlining how much good communication skills influence the way in which the general public responds to their doctor.

GMC needs to get its head out of the sand over revalidation

Fri, 13 May 2005 18:06:00 PST

The General Medical Council needs to get its head out of the sand over revalidation, argues a senior doctor in this week's BMJ.

GMC is updating good medical practice

Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:58:00 PST

Good Medical Practice, the bible for doctors, is being reviewed and updated. Good Medical Practice is the cornerstone of GMC guidance for doctors, and is given to every doctor when they register with General Medical Council (GMC), UK.

GMC agrees with need of Mental Capacity Bill

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:31:00 PST

The GMC agrees with the views expressed by many patient and professional organisations that there is a pressing need for legislation based on mental capacity bill. Similar legislation already exists in Scotland.

GMC office to be opened in Cardiff

Fri, 08 Oct 2004 15:40:00 PST

The General Medical Council is to open an office in Cardiff, it was announced today.

Speaking at the third annual GMC conference in Wales, President Sir Graeme Catto said I am glad to be able to announce the opening of the new office. We are committed to improving our links with both the public and the profession, which is why we are opening this office in Cardiff.

The case of Charlotte Wyatt

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 23:09:00 PST

The General Medical Council notes the decision made by the courts today in the case of Charlotte Wyatt. This is clearly a difficult situation for all the parties involved. Our guidance 'Withholding and Withdrawing Life-prolonging Treatments: Good Practice in Decision-Making' states that 'When there is disagreement between those with parental responsibility and the healthcare team and this cannot be resolved satisfactorily through informal review, you should seek legal advice about obtaining a ruling from the courts'. In this instance GMC is confident the proper procedures were followed in referring the case to the courts.

GMC to appeal judgement

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:51:00 PST

The GMC has today filed an appeal against aspects of the judgement made in the judicial review of our guidance Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Prolonging Treatment.

GMC committee on Principles of Good Medical Education and Training

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:45:00 PST

The GMCs Education Committee started a consultation today on Principles of Good Medical Education and Training.