The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued a consultation on its ‘core’ guidance for doctors, Good medical practice, which include potential significant updates, as outlined below. The guidance was last fully reviewed in 2013.

What is the GMC?

All doctors in the UK are subject to regulation by the GMC, which investigates any serious concern about a doctor’s fitness to practise and can restrict, suspend or terminate a doctor’s registration. You need GMC registration to work as a doctor in the UK.

Good medical practice sets out what is expected of all doctors registered with the GMC.

The GMC also publishes separate guidance for medical students, which outlines the standards expected of you – both inside and outside medical school. It also shows how Good medical practice can apply to you as a student. Read more on why professionalism matters.

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Have your say on the GMC's Good medical practice

Have your say on the GMC's Good medical practice