38 Questions
Which event led to a major shake up of the regulatory environment for healthcare professionals?
The 1998 Bristol Inquiry
What did the Shipman Inquiry generate?
6 reports
What is the responsibility of employers in healthcare regulation?
Ensuring their staff's fitness to practice
Which stage of the fitness to practice process determines whether the doctor's fitness to practice is impaired?
Stage 2
What is the maximum period for which a doctor can be suspended as a sanction?
12 months
How long does a doctor have to wait before applying for restoration to the medical register after erasure?
5 years
What percentage of doctors were unrepresented in 2019?
11%
Who can appeal decisions made by the General Medical Council (GMC)?
All of the above
How long can the General Medical Council (GMC) suspend a doctor's registration or impose conditions for?
Up to 18 months
Which document provides guidance for employers on disciplinary action in the NHS?
Maintaining Higher Professional Standards
According to Sir Kenneth Calman, what are the characteristics of a profession?
Sets its own standards and controls access through examination
Which organization is responsible for regulating Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates?
The GMC
What does Fitness to Practise refer to?
Minimum standards expected of health professionals
What is the role of the MPTS in relation to the GMC?
Adjudication of hearings
What did the Williams review recommend regarding the GMC's right to appeal MPTS decisions?
Revoking the right
Which Act established the General Medical Council?
Medical Act 1858
What is the over-arching objective of the GMC?
To promote and maintain public confidence in the medical profession
How many council members are currently in the GMC?
12
What was the aim of the reform program mentioned in the text?
To establish an independent appointments process for council members
Which of the following is a key objective of healthcare regulation?
To promote professionalism in the healthcare sector
What is the concept of 'Right Touch' regulation?
Regulation that may not always be the best solution to problems
Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed changes in healthcare regulation?
Reduction in the number of regulators
What are the three approaches to regulation in the healthcare sector?
Statutory regulation, accredited registers, and independent regulation
Who is responsible for setting strategic direction and performance of the GMC?
The Executive Board
When was revalidation for doctors introduced?
03 December 2015
What is the purpose of the Appointments Commission?
To provisionally suspend members pending the outcome of the Commission's consideration
What is the requirement for doctors to retain a license to practice?
Undergoing annual appraisals
Which types of cases are brought before the MPTS Fitness to Practise Tribunal?
Cases involving deficient professional performance
What is the standard of proof used in the Fitness to Practise Tribunal?
Balance of probabilities
What are the possible outcomes of a full investigation by the Case Examiners?
Referring to an Interim Orders Tribunal
What are the instances in which Provisional Enquiries may be used?
When the complaint involves a single instance of poor clinical care
Which domains are included in the appraisal process?
Safety & Quality Communication, Partnership & Teamwork
What are the 6 types of supporting information used in the appraisal process?
Review of complaints & compliments
What do the Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010 and the Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 do?
Set the criteria for designating organizations
Which organization oversees the 10 regulatory bodies and reviews their decisions regarding fitness to practise?
The Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA)
Which regulatory body recently took on registration for Nursing Associates in England?
The NMC
Which legislation is relevant to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)?
The Nursing and Midwifery Order (2018)
Which organization sets standards for voluntary registers for people in unregulated health and care occupations?
The Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA)
Quiz: Understanding the Roles of the Appointments Commission and GMC Council Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities of the Appointments Commission and GMC Council. Learn about their authority in suspending or removing members, and how they ensure proper management of the GMC.
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