The case of Khan v GMC serves as a reminder for healthcare professionals of how complex and lengthy proceedings, in numerous tribunals, can arise from the same factual allegations. It also serves as a warning for tribunals of the dangers…
This is the first in a series of briefings exploring the process for fitness to practise investigations in detail. How does an investigation start? In the vast majority of cases, fitness to practise investigations begin when a complaint is made to the…
In the judgement handed down on 22 September 2020 in the case of the General Medical Council v Dr RH [2020] EWHC 2518 (Admin), Mrs Justice Foster gives guidance to professional regulators as to how sexual misconduct should be charged,…
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a significant increase in demand for healthcare services. It is perhaps inevitable that this outbreak will unfortunately expose staff to the virus, and this may therefore lead to fewer staff being available to provide healthcare…
What is the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and what does it do? The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is an independent body responsible for investigating complaints about councils, adult social care providers (including care homes and home care…
This question was considered in the case of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust v Gregg. The facts Dr Gregg commenced employment with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in 2003. The Trust became aware of a number of serious concerns regarding…
Key considerations when making a decision regarding whether to disclose patient records to the police: Has a Court Order been obtained by the police or is there a witness summons compelling an individual to produce the relevant records to the Court? The…
‘It is, in my judgment, necessary and appropriate that I should make the court’s disapproval of the way in which the NMC responded to the previous court order. For these reasons the costs order, modest as it is, is in…
The final report of the GP partnership review, led by Dr Nigel Watson, was published on 15 January 2019.[1] The report follows Secretary for Health and Social Care, Mr Matt Hancock, announcement in February 2018 that a review should take…
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 contains requirements to secure a conviction: The defendant was a qualifying organisation The organisation owed a relevant duty of care to the deceased The duty of care was grossly breached A substantial component of the breach…
