GMC: Raising and acting on concerns about patient safety (January 2012)

Summary

This document sets out the General Medical Council's (GMC) expectation that all doctors will, whatever their role, take appropriate action to raise and act on concerns about patient care, dignity and safety. 

Content

This guidance for medical doctors explains how to apply the principles of good medical practice. It is separated into two parts:

Part 1: Raising a concern - gives advice on raising a concern that patients might be at risk of serious harm, and on the help and support available to you.

Part 2: Acting on a concern - explains your responsibilities when colleagues or others raise concerns with you and how those concerns should be handled.