Ethics & Ethical Standards for Doctors
For all Doctors in general, and those with a case, inquiry or investigation including Fitness to Practice with the GMC.
CPD UK Certified
Accredited, self-paced courses designed specifically for UK doctors responding to GMC complaints, fitness to practise proceedings, and regulatory investigations. CPD UK accredited courses for doctors facing GMC investigations. Immediate access. Instant certificate.
Facing a GMC investigation can be one of the most professionally challenging experiences of a doctor's career. Whether you are subject to a fitness to practise inquiry, a complaint about your conduct, or concerns raised about your professional standards, demonstrating active engagement with remediation and professional development is a critical part of your response.
Our courses are purpose-built to help UK doctors respond effectively to GMC concerns. Each course is directly aligned with the GMC's Good Medical Practice framework and the Duties of a Doctor, providing documented evidence of your commitment to professional learning.
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If the GMC has raised concerns about your ethical conduct, decision-making, honesty or probity, these courses demonstrate your understanding of core medical ethics. All are CPD UK accredited.
Where the GMC has raised concerns about your professional behaviour, documentation, or attitude towards patients or colleagues, these courses address GMC expectations under Good Medical Practice.
An FTP investigation requires demonstrating insight, reflection and remediation — the three elements the GMC and MPTS specifically assess.
Where the GMC investigation relates to boundary violations or inappropriate relationships with patients, these courses demonstrate your understanding of appropriate professional limits.
Where the GMC has raised concerns about poor communication, failure to be candid with patients, or inadequate consent.
For all Doctors in general, and those with a case, inquiry or investigation including Fitness to Practice with the GMC.
For all Doctors facing a complaint or Fitness to Practise investigation with the GMC or MPTS.
Demonstrates genuine insight into past actions — a key element the GMC and MPTS specifically assess in fitness to practise proceedings.
Guides doctors through structured reflective practice — essential for showing the GMC you have genuinely learned from past events.
Structured remediation producing documented evidence of proactive steps taken in response to GMC Fitness to Practise concerns.
Demonstrates to the GMC and MPTS that concrete preventative steps have been taken — a key factor in tribunal outcomes.
For all Healthcare professionals facing a complaint or investigation with the GMC or their respective National Boards.
In-depth medical ethics aligned with GMC Good Medical Practice — covers ethical decision-making frameworks and duties to patients.
For all Healthcare professionals especially those facing a complaint with the GMC or their National Board.
Demonstrates to the GMC the concrete steps taken to rebuild trust following a complaint or adverse incident.
Comprehensive overview of the GMC Fitness to Practise process, what it means and how to demonstrate ongoing fitness to practise.
Addresses medical record-keeping standards — essential if GMC concerns relate to inadequate or misleading documentation.
Covers clear, compassionate communication with patients and colleagues — a direct response to GMC communication concerns.
For concerns involving poor teamwork or failure to collaborate — addresses GMC expectations around leadership and colleagues.
For all Healthcare professionals facing a complaint or investigation with the GMC or their National Board.
For Doctors facing GMC investigations involving honesty, probity or integrity — a fundamental principle in Good Medical Practice.
For Healthcare professionals facing complaints involving financial integrity or fraud-related concerns with the GMC.
The essential course for any GMC boundary investigation — covers all aspects of appropriate professional limits in doctor-patient relationships.
Explores ethical limits in relationships with patients and colleagues — relevant where GMC concerns involve interpersonal conduct.
For Doctors facing GMC investigations involving online behaviour, social media use, or digital communication with patients.
For Doctors facing GMC concerns about consent, patient privacy or appropriate use of chaperones during clinical examinations.
For Doctors where GMC concerns relate to clinical competence, patient safety incidents, or standard of clinical care delivered.
For doctors facing GMC concerns related to prescribing practice, controlled drugs, or medicines management.
Covers patient confidentiality obligations under GMC guidance, including when disclosure is and is not permitted.
Essential for investigations where GMC concerns include failure to be open and honest with patients following a clinical error.
Covers how to respond constructively to a GMC complaint or investigation — demonstrating a professional, non-defensive approach.
Proactive guidance on maintaining standards that prevent complaints arising — valuable for GMC remediation and CPD purposes.
Our team can advise which combination of courses best supports your specific GMC investigation or MPTS proceedings. Contact us for a confidential consultation.