BMJ  2005;330:1205-1207 (21 May), doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7501.1205

Education and debate

GMC and the future of revalidation

Building on the GMC's achievements

Graeme Catto, president1

1 General Medical Council, London NW1 3JN opce@gmc-uk.org

Revalidation is under scrutiny. The GMC plans to play an important part in developing an effective system

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Introduction

The fifth report of the Shipman inquiry provided a thorough and considered analysis of the issues surrounding fitness to practise.1 We must all approach the report in the spirit of learning from the past and as a source of ideas for improving the protection of patients in the future. The government's proposals to improve death certification and for tighter regulation of controlled drugs2 will, alongside clinical governance, help stop another Harold Shipman. Nevertheless, the General Medical Council recognises that further changes are required to our processes.

How can we ensure new doctors remain fit to practise?

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Lessons from the inquiry

Some have argued that no general lessons can be drawn from the Shipman case. I believe that view is mistaken. Of course many of the circumstances were specific, but much broader, historical issues were raised. These include:

  • The absence of local systems that could detect emerging poor, dangerous, or criminal practice and . . . [Full text of this article]

Inquiry and the GMC

Moving forward


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