FAQs

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I suspect a colleague has a drink problem. Can I raise concerns without proof?

15 March 2022

 

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Should I report a knife injury to the police?

15 March 2022

 

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Can I omit the cause of death on a death certificate if it would distress the patient's relatives?

14 March 2022

 

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What sanctions might I face at a fitness to practise panel hearing?

14 March 2022

 

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Can I stop treating a patient who complains?

25 February 2022

 

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Will it harm my GMC fitness to practise case if I acknowledge a mistake?

25 February 2022

 

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Is there guidance on discussing advance care plans with patients and relatives during COVID-19?

24 February 2022

 

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What support is available to doctors during a GMC investigation?

18 February 2022

 

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Do I have to disclose confidential information to the coroner or procurator fiscal?

18 February 2022

 

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Should I carry out an intimate examination if a patient does not want a chaperone present?

14 February 2022