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Wilful neglect or ill-treatment of patients is a serious offence. Read our advice on what to do when the offence applies.
Sexual assault allegations can be distressing for everyone, so it's useful to know how to protect yourself from a misunderstanding.
A professional witness (also known as a witness of fact) helps the court establish the facts of a case. Here’s what you need to know.
Advice for foundation doctors on reducing the risk of criminal investigations, plus how and when the MDU can help.
An expert witness provides an impartial medical opinion to a court, tribunal or committee.
Your legal obligations to report acts of terrorism, and how to raise concerns if you believe a patient or colleague poses a risk to themselves or others.
An injury from an attack with a knife, blade or sharp instrument must be reported to the police...
Some disclosures are required by law...
You are obliged to tell the GMC if you have received a police caution or been charged or convicted of a criminal offence...