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SOURCES OF INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
GMC
The GMC Good Medical Practice
GMC (2020) Maintaining a professional boundary between you and your patient
The above links take you to essential guidance from the GMC.
GMC (2020) Welcome to UK practice
This link takes you to information on workshops specifically for doctors who are new to UK practice.
BMA
The BMA is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. It campaigns on important topics e.g. bullying and harassment
It also offers e-modules to support career development. Becoming a member entitles you to 24/7 counselling and peer support.
Doctors’ Association UK
DAUK is an independent doctor-led lobbying group and trade association for UK doctors. They describe themselves as the voice of frontline doctors. They are actively campaigning on a number of important topics including culture change in the NHS and addressing bullying and harassment.
The Medical Defence Union
The MDU is the world’s first medical defence union and offers advice, courses and e-modules to its members
University of Utrecht
Professionalism in an era of change
This is a free online module presented by the University of Utrecht for those interested in the future of professionalism. It asks interesting questions such as: How do professional fields control and empower their members? How do professionals deal with work pressure and remain motivated?
Professional behaviours and patient safety programme
The following link will take you to a short video which emphasis the GMC’s commitment to addressing bullying and harassment.