The Disciplinary Framework for Doctors and Dentists

This topic includes the following:

• The Principles of the Disciplinary Framework

• Action When a Concern Arises

• Restriction of Practice and Exclusion From Work

• Conduct Hearings and Disciplinary Procedures

• Allegations of Criminal Acts

• Agreeing Terms for Settlement on Termination of Employment

• Procedures for Dealing with Issues of Capability

• Handling Concerns About a Practitioner's Health

• Respective Roles of the Employer, the GMC, the NCAS and the BMA.

Doctors' and dentists' performance must be managed, just like any other member of staff. Where a doctor's or a dentist's performance, conduct or capability is unsatisfactory or places patients or colleagues at risk, then he or she should be subject to a disciplinary procedure.