IHRD-73
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
GMC Code in Employment Contracts
Recommendation
General Medical Council ('GMC') 'Good Medical Practice' Code requirements should be incorporated into contracts of employment for doctors.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Department of Health NI established an Implementation Programme in March 2018 to address the inquiry's recommendations, including the incorporation of GMC 'Good Medical Practice' requirements into doctors' employment contracts. A progress update from January 2024 indicates this action was completed under the programme.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.health-ni.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HSC Trusts
01 Mar 2018
GMC Good Medical Practice requirements incorporated into doctor employment contracts.
Source
Inquiry
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Report
Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths
31 Jan 2018
Responsible Bodies
HSC Trusts
Primary
Recommendation age
8.1 yrs
Last formal update
783 days ago