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Understanding the regulators—General Medical Council

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Published on: 17 September 2015
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  • What recent changes have there been at the GMC?
  • Are substantial rule changes envisaged?
  • Do defence organisations and defence practitioners agree with the above changes?
  • Will the changes be introduced?
  • Are any further significant changes proposed?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: What does the future hold for the General Medical Council (GMC)? Andrew Hockton of Serjeants Inn Chambers explores the recent changes at the GMC.

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