Almost one in three doctors investigated by GMC ‘have suicidal thoughts’

Almost one in three doctors investigated by GMC ‘have suicidal thoughts’ Almost one in three UK doctors investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC) think about taking their own life, a survey has found.

Many doctors under investigation feel they are treated as “guilty until proven innocent” and face “devastating” consequences, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) said.

The regulator pursues too many cases against doctors for minor alleged matters and often takes months, and sometimes years, to make a ruling, it added. The Guardian