Regulation Of Professions

Question 1

Who are the NMC and who do they regulate ?

Answer 1

NMC regulates nurses and midwives in the UK
NMC - nursing and midwifery council

Question 2

How do the NMC regulate nurses and midwives in the UK ?

Answer 2

-Ensuring nurses and midwives have the right qualifications and skills
-set standards of practice and behaviour
-requiring nurses and midwives to challenge discrimination and review practice yearly

Question 3

Who are the RCN and who do they regulate ?

Answer 3

RCN - royal college of nursing
RCN represent nurses , midwives and healthcare assistants in the UK

Question 4

How do the RCN represent nurses , midwives and healthcare assistants in the UK ?

Answer 4

-setting out the principles of nursing practice , and nurses roles and responsibilities in safeguarding
-ensuring accountability of practitioners ,promoting continuing professional development (CPD)
-Supporting diversity in nursing

Question 5

Who are the HCPC and who do they regulate ?

Answer 5

HCPC - health and care professions council
Regulate health and social care professionals

Question 6

How do the HCPC protect the public ?

Answer 6

The HCPC protect the public by keeping a register of health and care professionals who meet their standards for training ,professional skills , behaviour and health

Question 7

Who are the GMC and who do they regulate ?

Answer 7

GMC - general medical council
Regulates doctors

Question 8

What do the GMC do ?

Answer 8

The GMC ;
-decide which doctors are qualified to work in the UK and oversee Uk medical education and training
-sets the standards that doctors need to follow and make sure that they continue to meet these standards throughout their careers
-takes actions to prevent doctors from putting the safety of patients , or the publics confidence in doctors at risk