Category: General Optical Council (GOC)
An in-depth look at Reflection in Fitness to Practise
Reflection is important for any healthcare professional to gain insight into the circumstances that led to things going wrong, and from this to demonstrate remediation.
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“Delivering racial equality in medicine” – British Medical Association
“Racism has for too long been allowed to blight lives and careers of those in the medical profession.” – BMA council chair
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New legislation expands the number of professions able to issue fit notes
The UK government has introduced new legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes.
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FEATURE: Should you engage with your regulator during a fitness to practise investigation?
Kings View Chambers discuss whether you should you respond to your regulator? What should you say? We look at the importance of engaging with your regulator.
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GOC issue update on competencies process for international applicants
GOC approves a trailing competencies process for international applicants who are required to complete further competencies ahead of GOC registration.
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GOC co-signs letter to student optometrists and student dispensing opticians on vaccinations
GOC have co-signed a letter to student optometrists & dispensing opticians highlighting the importance of vaccination against transmissible diseases.
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KINGS VIEW FEATURE: Fit to Practise – An Explanation of the Restoration Process
If you have been struck off, you can apply for restoration. The process is complicated and evidence has shown legal representation is key to success.
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GoC publish updated independent prescribing education and training requirements
GoC published updated education and training requirements for qualifications in Additional Supply, Supplementary Prescribing and/or Independent Prescribing categories.
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GOC calls for evidence on need to change the Opticians Act
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched a call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act.
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GOC meets 17 of 18 Standards for Good Regulation
GOC met 17 of 18 Standards of Good Regulation, including standards in Guidance and Standards, Registration, and Education and Training.
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FEATURE: Can you expect your employer to support you through your fitness to practise investigation?
Support from your employer will be limited but there is clear evidence that legal representation can make a positive difference to the outcome of your case.
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Does remediation training matter in fitness to practise?
Remediation is where a doctor addresses concerns about their fitness to practise. Remediation training is often a key step in demonstrating remediation.
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