Publications - 2010

Professional Competence: Promoting Quality Assurance.pdf

The Medical Council welcomes the introduction of statutory professional competence requirements and has prepared this booklet to provide an overview of information for doctors about professional competence.

What to do if a complaint is made about you: A guide for doctors.pdf

This booklet tells you about the procedure that the Medical Council will follow if a complaint is made about you. The legal basis of the complaints procedure is set out in parts 7, 8 and 9 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007.

Making a complaint about a doctor: A guide for patients.pdf

This booklet tells you what to do if you want to make a complaint about a doctor. If you are not satisfied with your doctor, or if you have concerns about the behaviour, conduct, practice or health of a doctor, you can contact the Medical Council.

What to do if called to give evidence: An information guide for witnesses.pdf

This document tells you what happens when you are called to give evidence at inquiries before the Fitness to Practise Committee of the Medical Council.
Being a witness at an inquiry is very important. When giving evidence to the Fitness to Practise Committee, you are helping the Committee by giving them first-hand information.