Reviewing medical manslaughter laws

GMC welcome the announcement by the Secretary of State to conduct a rapid review into whether gross negligence manslaughter laws are fit for purpose.
Charlie Massey, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:
‘We welcome the announcement today from the Secretary of State to conduct a rapid review into whether gross negligence manslaughter laws are fit for purpose in healthcare in England. The issues around GNM within healthcare have been present for a number of years, and we have been engaged in constructive discussions with medical leaders on this issue. Read GMC full response here

GPhC Council gives green light to implementation of revalidation in a ‘step-change’ for pharmacy professionals

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will introduce revalidation for pharmacy professionals from 30 March 2018, after its Council approved the framework for revalidation and agreed the timetable for its implementation.

GMC begins work to deliver Medical Licensing Assessment

The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved the initial model for a two-part Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) that will provide more consistency in the ways doctors enter UK practice.
GMC consults on plans for medical licensing assessment

The GMC is making plans for a medical licensing assessment (MLA) that will provide a single route to the medical register for all doctors who wish to practise in the UK.

The proposals aim to address the current variation in arrangements for medical students across the country and those wishing to join the register from outside the UK.

New Framework launched to define the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioners in healthcare

Health Education England (HEE), in partnership with NHS Improvement and NHS England, has launched a new national framework that sets out a vision for the further development of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs).

The framework (National Framework for Multi-Professional Advanced Clinical Practice) includes, for the first time, a national definition and standards for the multi-professional advanced level of practice.

Framework of principles for mentoring

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has published 'Framework of principles for mentoring.' The aim of this document is to promote and ensure best practice for mentoring using a framework of principles that are consistent in values yet flexible in adapting to local demand, need and resources.

Do nice guys finish last?

Emerg Med J. 2017 Dec;34(12):A879-A880. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2017-207308.30.

Emergency medicine is widely recognised as an intense specialty. Interruptions are known to derail thoughts, increasing cognitive load and result in longer periods before deep thought is re-established. Although approachability and warmth are regarded as important factors in clinicians we wondered what impact these characteristics had on the number of interruptions.

UHCW Research: Turner C and Turner J

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care

The role of the clinical nurse specialist in early pregnancy care is intended to enhance the care for women who may be concerned about a complication in early pregnancy.

This RCN document outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of this specialist nurse/midwife and should provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice in local service provision for women and their families.

Should we consider devolution of “head and neck” surgery from the specialties of oral and maxillofacial surgery; ear, nose, and throat surgery; and plastic surgery?

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Jun;55(5):566. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.12.019. Epub 2017 Feb 14.
Editorial published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

In the United Kingdom the practice of vascular surgery has now become recognised as the tenth independent surgical specialty by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the General Medical Council (GMC). Traditionally, surgical trainees developed their subspecialty vascular interest within the parameters of obtaining a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in General Surgery. The process of devolution of areas of subspecialty may also apply to other surgical specialties.

 

UHCW Research: Elledge R, Walton G, Sandhu R, Prasad S, Howe D

GMC position statement: Conditions for less than full-time training

The GMC has updated its position on less than full-time (LTFT) training for doctors working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

This revises its 2011 statement and sets out conditions to make sure that the duration, level and quality of LTFT training, is not less than that of continuous training.

Professionalism animations to support nurses and midwives

Three animations, produced by the NMC, demonstrate how nurses and midwives could use the Enabling professionalism framework to reflect on practice and challenge poor behaviour.

See also the Enabling professionalism in nursing and midwifery practice guide.

Mandatory training costs 2017

This paper, from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, sets out the mandatory costs of training involved in College enrolment fees, examination costs and GMC fees. It also provides links to College websites where information will be available on further professional development and additional non-mandatory costs.

It has been compiled to help pre-specialty doctors make fully informed career selections, with a clear understanding of the mandatory costs of their future training pathway. It has been produced with the combined information and support of the Royal Colleges via the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation

A paper for consultation from the Department of Health.  It considers what reforms are needed across the UK healthcare regulatory system in order to support workforce development while maximising public protection in a more efficient way.

Broad support for revalidation proposals highlighted in consultation report

The General Pharmaceutical Council has published a report which highlights that there was overall support for the proposals for revalidation for pharmacy professionals among respondents to a consultation we held earlier this year.

Lifelong learning and building teams using peer feedback

This document from the Royal College of Radiologists outlines the processes and benefits of using both peer review and peer feedback within radiology departments.

NMC releases draft standards of proficiency for nursing associate role

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has released draft standards of proficiency for nursing associates.

The standards are an early draft, and the NMC will launch a public consultation in Spring 2018 to help further develop the standards.

Clinical physiologists to be included on AHCS register

The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) register has been extended to include clinical physiologists following endorsement from the Professional Standards Authority for health and social care (PSA).

GMC seeks views on skills needed by newly-qualified doctors

The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation on the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed by newly-qualified doctors in order to help shape the future development of undergraduate medical education.

Professional regulation in health and social care

This House of Commons Library briefing describes the main functions of the UK’s health and social care professional regulators and outlines some of the prominent debates surrounding this area of policy and the case for reform.

Patient transfers and bullying in the NHS

DTOCs warning
Ministers are set to issue a fresh warning to councils deemed to have made insufficient progress tackling delayed transfers of care, amid a bitter row over the withholding of funding.


Bullying in the NHS – a bully’s perspective
Retired hospital chief executive Kate Grimes reflects on recognising bullying in her own behaviour, and on three aspects of bullying in the NHS

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Career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy published

The new Career development framework: guiding principles for occupational therapy, published by the RCOT, is an overarching set of guiding principles for occupational therapy, offering a structured process to guide careers, learning and development within the profession.

The Framework contains four interacting Pillars of Practice (Professional Practice; Facilitation of Learning; Leadership; and Evidence, Research and Development), each with nine Levels. It can help you to identify the things you have already learnt and areas for continuing professional development.