Disciplinary rules and procedures: health (England and Wales)
Updating author: Julie Steele
Consultant editor: Capsticks
Summary
- Provisions relating to disciplinary procedures are set out in the various handbooks. (See Agenda for Change; NHS medical and dental staff; and Consultants)
- NHS bodies are required to comply with the "Maintaining high professional standards in the modern NHS" framework. (See Disciplinary procedures for doctors and dentists)
- The National Clinical Assessment Service was established to promote good clinical performance by supporting NHS employers in dealing with concerns about doctors and dentists. (See National Clinical Assessment Service)
- Guidance is available on doctor's restrictions and raising concerns to the General Medical Council. (See Guidance from the General Medical Council)
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published guidance on when to report nurses and midwives as unfit to practise and has outlined the steps to take before making a referral. (See Guidance from the Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- The Incident Decision Tree assists employers when dealing with a healthcare professional who has been involved in a patient safety incident. (See Incident Decision Tree)
- Various guidance has been produced on alcohol and substance misuse. (See Alcohol and drugs)