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Professional bodies review conduct of registrants

Recommendation

In light of the evidence we have heard during the Investigation, we consider that the professional regulatory bodies should review the findings of this Report in detail with a view to investigating further the conduct of registrants involved in the care of patients during the time period of this Investigation. Action: the General Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the available evidence, the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council reviewed the Morecambe Bay Investigation Report findings and conducted investigations into the professional conduct of individual registrants as appropriate. Both bodies met with Dr Kirkup to discuss his findings and acted on relevant recommendations, as confirmed in 2015.
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Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted GMC
16 Jul 2015

5.
We accept this recommendation. Action is under way.
6.
The General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council have
emphasised that they have reviewed the findings of the Morecambe Bay
Investigation Report and are acting on relevant recommendations. They have both
met with Dr Kirkup to discuss his findings. The Department understands these
organisations have paid particular attention to findings concerning the professional
conduct of registrants involved in the care of patients at the University Hospitals of
Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, so that they can take appropriate action
against anyone who they suspect has broken their professional code.

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Source
Report Report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation 03 Mar 2015
Responsible Bodies
GMC Primary
Recommendation age 11.1 yrs
Last formal update 3904 days ago