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Understanding Fitness to Practise 29 Guides

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Aims and principles for fitness to practise

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Allegations we consider

Misconduct
Lack of competence
Criminal convictions and cautions
Serious offending and specified offences
Criminal offences we don't investigate
Health
Not having the necessary knowledge of English
Determinations by other health or social care organisations
Fraudulent or incorrect entry to the register
Types of incorrect or fraudulent entry cases
Dual registration
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How we determine seriousness

Serious concerns which are more difficult to put right
Serious concerns which could result in harm to patients if not put right
Serious concerns based on public confidence or professional standards
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Why we screen cases

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When we use interim orders

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Investigations

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Examining cases

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How we manage cases

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Meetings and hearings

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Resolving cases by agreement

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What sanctions are and when we might use them

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Remediation and insight

Is the concern remediable?
Has the concern been remedied?
Is it highly unlikely that the conduct will be repeated?
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