The GDC Flashcards
What is the GDC
regulatory body for the dental profession
Potential issues with the GDC
fear
relationship with other bodies
mix of people on panel
lengthy process
What are some standards of the dental team
- put patients interests first
- communicate effectively with patients
- obtain valid consent
- maintain and protect patients information
- have a clear and effective complaints procedure
Process of complaint to GDC
letter received
contact your indemnity
initial triage
case considered by case examiners (1 lay and 1 registrant)
What can case examiners do
-no action
-send letter of advice (e.g.improve record keeping, improve communication)
-agree undertaking (need to go through defence union)
-issue a published or unpublished warning
- send forward to a practice committee
-if can’t agree refer to full investigating committee
What is the Interim Orders Committee
this is separate
runs parallel to the other process
Interim Order - conditions (e.g., not allowed to practice alone) or suspension may be imposed for up to 18 months
What are the 3 Practice Committees
professional conduct committee
professional performance committee
health committee
two stage test (questions) as to whether there is impaired fitness to practice
- do the proven facts amount to misconduct
- is the registrants fitness to practice currently impaired
Findings and sanction
no misconduct
no case to answer
no impairment
reprimand
conditions on registration for up to 3 years
suspension for up to 12 months
erasure (cannot apply for restoration back to register for 5 years)
appeal within 28 days
example of Insight
admission of deficiencies
reflective learning
Examples of remediation
proof of CPD
audit
awareness of guidelines
peer review and mentor
examples of non-clinical and other issues considered by the GDC
criminal charges
illegal practice
dishonesty
operating out with scope
professional disputes
behaviour on social media
