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Professionalism and Professional Standards for Doctors

Course Description

Professionalism and Professional Standards for Doctors is a CPD course designed for doctors registered with the General Medical Council who wish to strengthen professional conduct and regulatory compliance. The programme explores patient-centred care, integrity, accountability, professional boundaries, confidentiality, documentation, safeguarding, and the duty of candour in medical practice. It is particularly relevant for doctors completing CPD, responding to complaints, or facing fitness-to-practise investigations. Through structured reflection and practical guidance, participants will develop insight, implement meaningful remediation, and demonstrate ongoing professional growth, helping to protect patient safety, public trust, and continued GMC registration.

Course Content

Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Section 1 – Overview of Professionalism for Doctors
1.1 Defining Professionalism in Medicine
1.2 Why Professionalism Matters in Medical Practice
1.3 The Role of the GMC in Upholding Professional Standards
1.4 Reflective Quiz
Section 2 – Core Principles of Professionalism in Medical Practice
2.1 Patient-Centred Care
2.2 Integrity and Honesty
2.3 Accountability and Responsibility
2.4 Confidentiality and Respect for Privacy
2.5 Effective Communication
2.6 Respect, Equality, and Inclusion
2.7 Teamwork and Leadership
2.8 Documentation and Record-Keeping
2.9 Reflective Practice and Professional Development
2.10 Reflective Quiz
Section 3 – GMC Standards and Professional Expectations
3.1 Knowledge, Skills, and Performance
3.2 Safety and Quality in Clinical Care
3.3 Communication, Partnership, and Trust
3.4 Maintaining Public Confidence in the Profession
3.5 Professional Accountability in Regulatory Contexts
3.6 Reflective Quiz
Section 4 – Professional Boundaries and Ethical Conduct
4.1 Understanding Professional Boundaries in Medical Practice
4.2 Romantic or Sexual Relationships – Strict Prohibition
4.3 Conflicts of Interest and Financial Integrity
4.4 Digital Professionalism and Social Media Conduct
4.5 Managing Inappropriate Behaviour from Patients
4.6 Reflective Quiz
Section 5 – Breach of Professional Standards, Consequences, and Remediation
5.1 Understanding Breaches in Medical Practice
5.2 Consequences for Patients, Doctors, and Public Trust
5.3 The GMC Fitness-to-Practise Process
5.4 Remediation: Reflection, Insight, and Professional Rehabilitation
5.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 6 – Professionalism and Fitness to Practise
6.1 Understanding Fitness to Practise in Medical Regulation
6.2 How Professionalism Protects Fitness to Practise
6.3 Early Warning Signs and Risk Areas
6.4 Insight and GMC Decision-Making
6.5 Professional Conduct During Investigation
6.6 Rehabilitation and Restoration of Trust
6.7 Professional Resilience and Preventative Practice
6.8 Reflective Quiz
Section 7 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Post-Course Assessment
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