GMC guidance: Raising and acting on concerns about patient safety (12 November 2021)

Summary

This guidance from the General Medical Council sets out the how doctors should raise and act on concerns about patient care, dignity and safety. 

Content

The guidance covers the following areas:

Part 1: Raising a concern

• Duty to raise concerns
• Overcoming obstacles to reporting
• Steps to raise a concern

Part 2: Acting on a concern

• Investigating concerns
• Help and advice