College News - February 2011GMC consultation on fitness to practise reformsThe GMC has asked the College to advise our Fellows and Members about its proposed changes to the way it handles cases involving concerns about doctors. Under the new process doctors could accept sanctions in fitness to practise cases without going to a public hearing; for those doctors who do not accept the sanction proposed by the GMC cases would still be referred for a hearing. The GMC's aim is to deliver a quicker system while still maintaining fairness to doctors and patients, and crucially, this will still be transparent – in every case the outcome, including the nature of the concerns and any sanctions will be published on the GMC website. The consultation document also proposes a more speedy process for dealing with doctors convicted of serious crimes such as murder and rape - the GMC argues that those who have committed such crimes are not fit to be doctors. These changes would represent a major reform of the GMC's procedures and the GMC is keen to ensure that all those with an interest in its work have the opportunity to contribute and respond. The consultation closes on 11 April 2011. Joint Statement: Evolving the relationship between the medical community and the pharmaceutical industryThe RCPE has recently issued a joint statement with the ABPI and other medical organisations regarding the above.
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