Advice centre

GMC registration is essential if you want to work as a doctor in the UK, but sometimes unexpected difficulties can arise. Dr Kimberley Tan from The Savvy IMG looks at some common problems and what you can do about them.

There is more than one way to gain GMC registration as an IMG. Dr Kimberley Tan helps you consider your options.

Dr Caroline Osborne-White and Dr Corina Lee, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at some recent changes to abortion law and what they mean for the professional expectations of clinicians

MPS submission to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review of the General Medical Council (GMC)

MPS submission to the Civil Justice Council consultation on costs

Consultants who undertake private practice have a legal duty to comply with competition legislation and that includes engaging with PHIN, the Private Healthcare Information Network. Medical Protection outlines your key responsibilities when doing so, including how PHIN can help.

Starting private work may seem daunting but spending the time to plan and understand how to trade in this medical sector should ensure you build a successful practice. In the last of this series, we recap on the key points to consider and provide top tips for building your private practice.

Doctors who treat high-profile patients face a unique set of challenges when it comes to ensuring they receive the best possible care. Dr Anthea Martin investigates these issues and offers advice on how doctors can protect themselves, as well as the patient.