It is generally understood by the profession that professionalism relates to behaviours inside and outside of the workplace so that the public will feel confident in the profession.

The GDC is currently undertaking a review of its guidance and Standards for the dental team which set out the codes of practice for the profession.

I previously wrote about mental health and the GMC’s 2014 report which investigated the number of doctors who had committed suicide, or suspected suicide whilst under their fitness to practise to proceedings. It concluded that there had been 28 such cases between 2005 and 2013.

Dentists, like others, suffer from stress, burnout and mental health issues. Due the number of suicides amongst doctors undergoing fitness to practise investigations, the General Medical Council started to look at ways to reduce the risk of suicide amongst its own profession.

Almost 18 years after the London interbank offered rate (Libor) scandal first hit the headlines and sent shockwaves through the financial services industry, it has reared its head again this year.

Unfortunately, there are times when a healthcare practitioner might receive unwanted attention or behaviour from their patient.

Dr White, a GP, was called to attend a GMC Interim Orders Tribunal “IOT” hearing on 17 August 2021 following a social media video which he had made about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The MHPS framework is incorporated into the employment contract of medical and dental practitioners working mainly in secondary care.

The pandemic pushed health and social care to the brink, facilitating rapid change to the way in which care is delivered and regulated.