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Shannett Thompson outlines what happens when a Doctor is under investigation by the General Medical Council

Shannett gives an overview of the General Medical Council (GMC) fitness to practice procedures. Her discussion includes:

What to do if you receive a letter from the GMC
How to make a refereral to the GMC
Interim Order of Conditions and Interim Order of Suspension
Rule 7 letter
Steps of a GMC Investigation
FtP hearings

Shannett Thompson (she/her)

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sthompson@kingsleynapley.co.uk

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Shannett Thompson outlines what happens when a Doctor is under investigation by the General Medical Council

Shannett Thompson (she/her)

+44 (0)20 3535 1505

sthompson@kingsleynapley.co.uk

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