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able to do the best for their patients and for their colleagues. We want this guidance to be relevant and helpful now and for years ahead, and to achieve that we need to hear from those who will use it. That is what this consultation is all about.” Prof. MacEwen commented: “The fact that we’re updating something so fundamental to include wider workplace behaviours is a measure of how important we think positive cultures are – for doctors’ wellbeing, of course, but also for the benefit of our health services and for the standard of care we provide. “And it is not just for clinicians – employers, education bodies and other regulators all have a role in this too. No one can do this alone – culture change is far- reaching, and it needs everyone’s buy-in.” Commenting on the consultation,
Professor Neil Mortensen, president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, said: “Good Medical Practice provides the fundamental ethical principles that all doctors in the UK should follow in order to provide patients with the best care possible. A lot has changed in medicine, in recent years, and the pandemic has exacerbated pressures on frontline medical staff. “It is therefore important to have an
opportunity to reflect on the professional values, knowledge and behaviour expected
of our doctors and surgeons. At the Royal College of Surgeons of England, we have worked hard to address some of the issues that have been highlighted around improving the culture in surgery. We were appalled by the recent testimonies of sexual harassment and abuse that some surgeons shared on social media. We are therefore pleased to see that there is specific guidance around preventing bullying and sexual harassment
in the GMC’s draft document. It is all of our responsibilities to ensure the medical profession is welcoming and inclusive, regardless of an individual’s background, race or gender. This means all of us treating each other with respect and challenging any unacceptable behaviour.” The GMC’s consultation on the draft
updated Good medical practice runs until Wednesday 20 July.
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