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Fitness to Practise
 
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Issues involving osteopaths' fitness to practise are an integral part of the General Osteopathic Council's duty to regulate the profession, thereby protect the public and the profession's reputation. Under section 20 of the Osteopaths Act 1993, the GOsC has legal powers to consider cases where it is alleged that:

  • an osteopath's conduct has fallen short of the standard required;
  • an osteopath is guilty of professional incompetence;
  • an osteopath has been convicted of a criminal offence;
  • an osteopath's ability to practise is seriously impaired because of his/her physical or mental condition.

The Fitness to Practise Report is published annually and provides guidance to osteopaths on the high standards of conduct and proficiency required to maintain registration.

Archive
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2005/2006
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2004/2005
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2003
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2002
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2001