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Light touch regulation may be most effective
BMJ 2016; 354 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i3858 (Published 12 July 2016) Cite this as: BMJ 2016;354:i3858
- Michael C Copeman, oncologist
- Copeman Clinic, 22B 1097 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach, NSW 2108, Australia
- mcopeman{at}bigpond.net.au
The BMA says that the General Medical Council should be funded by the public rather than by doctors.1
Regulatory bodies such as the GMC and medical boards/councils in Australia have a first duty to protect the public. But the public may suffer if doctors—weary of increasing regulations or fearing career destroying inquisitions—shirk their obligations.
A regulatory body beholden to …
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