Jonathan Meadows Is being erased by your regulator really the end of the road? We don’t believe so! Whether you’ve faced erasure by the General Chiropractic Council, General Medical Council, General Optical Council, General Osteopathic Council, Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, or Social Work England, we firmly believe that your removal from the …
Introduction: Interim Order Hearings (IOH) play a crucial role in the regulatory landscape, ensuring public safety and confidence while a full investigation or fitness to practise proceedings are underway. This article provides valuable insights into the IOH processes of various professional councils, including the General Chiropractic Council, General Medical Council, General Optical Council, General Osteopathic …
Being cautious about accepting police cautions. A nurse’s Christmas tale. As the holiday season approaches, the merriment of Christmas parties’ kicks into full gear. However, amidst the festivities, there are moments when things take an unexpected turn. On rare occasions, individuals find themselves facing arrest and are presented with the option of receiving a caution …
“The problems generated by decisions whether or not to impose [Do–not-attempt-CPR] DNACPR notices are inherently fraught”. Introduction: In 2014 a judgment by the Court of Appeal stated: “The problems generated by decisions whether or not to impose [Do–not-attempt-CPR] DNACPR notices are inherently fraught. The question whether to consult and notify the patient is inevitably one …
Title: Debunking Common Misconceptions of Fitness to Practise Proceedings Introduction Fitness to Practise (FTP) proceedings play a pivotal role in the world of professional regulation, spanning diverse industries such as healthcare, law, education, and more. However, these proceedings are often clouded by misconceptions and misunderstandings. In this comprehensive article, we aim to dispel these common …
Why record keeping matters The Vital Role of Comprehensive Record Keeping in Nursing Practice and Legal Proceedings In the realm of healthcare, the significance of comprehensive and accurate record keeping cannot be overstated. Nurses, in particular, hold a substantial responsibility when it comes to documenting their interactions, assessments, and interventions with patients. The Nursing and …
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulatory body for nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom. The fitness to practise (FTP) process is a formal procedure that the NMC follows when concerns are raised about the practice or behaviour of a registered nurse or midwife. The FTP process is designed to ensure that …
In the domain of healthcare regulation, professionals registered with institutions such as the General Medical Council (GMC), the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Social Work England, the General Optical Council (GOC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and the General Chiropractic Council require expertise …