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UK Medical Council to Increase Sanctions for Racism and Antisemitism

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 14:50 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 14:50 | 1 source | 1 article
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The General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK is implementing significant changes to its disciplinary processes, with a focus on more effectively addressing racism and antisemitism among medical professionals. The overhaul is expected to result in a higher number of doctors being removed from the medical register for discriminatory conduct. This move comes amid growing concerns about systemic biases and the need for greater accountability within the healthcare system.

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UK medical council overhaul may mean more doctors struck off for racism and antisemitism Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondent 24 mar. 2026, 14:50 (2 hours ago)

UK medical council overhaul may mean more doctors struck off for racism and antisemitism

Health department says ‘too many’ doctors have been using racist and antisemitic language, particularly on social media, without rebukeAn overhaul of the General Medical Council is expected to lead to more doctors that face accusations of racism and antisemitism on social media being struck off.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation on changes to the legislation governing the regulation of doctors, saying the move will lead to the biggest reform of the medica

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