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October 20, 2025BMJ

Doctors guilty of serious misconduct abroad are working in the UK—how are they slipping through the cracks?

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Key Points

Serious misconduct records allow overseas doctors to work in the UK, raising safety concerns and accountability.
The General Medical Council (GMC) has been criticized for its inadequate vetting process for overseas applicants.
This investigation sheds light on important gaps in healthcare regulations regarding international medical professionals.
Stricter vetting processes are needed to ensure patient safety and uphold professional standards within the NHS.

Implication

Investigation reveals GMC's failure to vet overseas doctors in NHS roles, prompting calls for action.

Abstract

The GMC has vowed to act after an investigation highlighted a failure to vet overseas doctors applying for NHS jobs. Jane Feinmann reports

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Jane Feinmann (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f83307d24b29c9694813ed https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r2209

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