June 2016

GMC invites Sir Robert Francis ‘report into NHS whistleblowing’Flexibility to Speak out’, an independent review into creating an open and truthful reporting culture in the NHS was released today. Led by Sir Robert Francis QC, the evaluation (pdf) supplies independent suggestions and recommendations on how to produce a culture where NHS personnel feel safe making …

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GMC suggestions for physicians supporting transgender patients Physicians have been given advice by the General Medical Council (GMC) to help them support transgender clients. The new advice, based on the GMC’s core guidance Good medical practice, intends to assist physicians as well as discuss their duty of care under legislation consisting of the Equality Act …

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Hotline set up as Devon children’s doctor is accuseded of child pornography offences A senior children’s medical professional has been sacked from a Devon healthcare facility after being charged with offences in regarding to indecent pictures of children. Jonathan Walsh, 46, was a consultant paediatrician in the children’s and teen services department of the Northern …

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Offer patients time to believe prior to cosmetic treatments, physicians told Physicians who perform cosmetic procedures must allow clients time to think before accepting go on with treatment, according to brand-new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC). The GMC is now seeking advice from the public and medical professionals about this and other propositions …

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