Publications - 2010

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An Introduction to Medical Council's Fitness to Practise Inquiries - A leaflet for the public.pdf

This leaflet provides information on the Medical Council Fitness to Practise Inquiry process including who attends and what to expect.

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Medical Council Annual Report 2009.pdf

The 2009 Annual Report is the first for the Medical Council and outlines the key activities and achievements over the course of the year.

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Medical Council Statement of Strategy 2010-2013.pdf

The Statement of Strategy 2010-2013, the first for the Medical Council, outlines how the Council is going to achieve a number of very specific objectives in the period.

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An Introduction to the Guide for Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners.pdf

This guide assists doctors in maintaining the highest possible standards of professional conduct and ethics and is also important for patients so they are aware of level of professional standards they should expect from their doctor.

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Professional Competence: Promoting Quality.pdf

Following the commencement of Part 11 of the MPA 2007, this leaflet informs registered medical practitioners of their obligations regarding professional competence.

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Professional Competence: Promoting Quality Assurance.pdf

The Medical Council welcomes the introduction of statutory professional competence requirements and has prepared this booklet to provide an overview of information for doctors about professional competence.

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What to do if a complaint is made about you: A guide for doctors.pdf

This booklet tells you about the procedure that the Medical Council will follow if a complaint is made about you. The legal basis of the complaints procedure is set out in parts 7, 8 and 9 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007.

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Making a complaint about a doctor: A guide for patients.pdf

This booklet tells you what to do if you want to make a complaint about a doctor. If you are not satisfied with your doctor, or if you have concerns about the behaviour, conduct, practice or health of a doctor, you can contact the Medical Council.

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What to do if called to give evidence: An information guide for witnesses.pdf

This document tells you what happens when you are called to give evidence at inquiries before the Fitness to Practise Committee of the Medical Council.
Being a witness at an inquiry is very important. When giving evidence to the Fitness to Practise Committee, you are helping the Committee by giving them first-hand information.