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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health and Social Care Bill.


Health and Social Care Bill

The Minister made a statement on which I would appreciate some background. It was that the use, until recently, of the criminal standard has protected doctors, not patients. Where is the evidence for that? The GMC has been working for a long time to try to protect patients. That is in its mission statement and its long name. It is the General Medical Council, but its role is to protect patients; it is not there to protect doctors.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
701 c537-8GC 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Dental services Criminal proceedings Civil proceedings Cooperation Dentistry General Medical Council Health services Fees and charges Health professions HIV/AIDS General practitioners Misconduct NHS Magistrates' courts Non-departmental public bodies Registration Standards Regulation Social workers Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence General Dental Council Hearing Aid Council Statutory instruments
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2007-08
National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2006
Link
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