B8. Fitness to practice

Question 1

what is fitness to practise described as by the GPhC?

Answer 1

“[The GPhC] describes ‘fitness to practise’ as a person’s suitability to
be on the register without restrictions. In practical terms this means:
maintaining appropriate standards of proficiency, ensuring good
health and good character, and adherence to the principles of good
practice set out in our various, standards, guidance and advice.”

Question 2

why can a pharmacists fitness to practise be impaired?

Answer 2

reasons including misconduct, lack of competence, ill-health and through having been convicted of a criminal offence

Question 3

things to consider in fitness to practise concerns of a student

Answer 3

-the seriousness of the behaviour in question;
-patterns of behaviour;
-the maturity of the student and the year of study;
-the likelihood of repeat behaviour and how well the student might
respond to support and remediation.