Overview
The remaining three parts of the new disciplinary procedures for doctors and dentists employed by the NHS are now available.
Implementing the new framework
A recent High Court judgement has highlighted the need for all NHS employers to review the steps that they have taken to incorporate Maintaining High Professional Standards in the NHS into local procedures.
Improved investigations
The NHS has joined with the police and Health and Safety Executive to improve investigations into serious patient safety incidents.
Independent appeals panels chairs
NHS Employers now holds a list of independent appeals panel chairmen to hear appeals under part IV Annex A of 'Maintaining High Professional Standards in a Modern NHS'.
