Urological General Medical Council (GMC) fitness to practice complaints in the UK: an analysis over the last 14 years (2007-2021) based on trends, ethnicity and outcomes.

For urologists unfairly referred to the GMC it is reassuring to know that half of cases are closed at a PE. Of those investigated, only 7% of urologists were given sactions, suspension or given extra training. Reassuringly, our data demonstrate a robust process of GMC investigation, with most doctors going back into work following suitable complaints and, over the last 14 years, only nine urologists received sanctions, two of whom were erased from the medical register. There were only marginal differences when comparing our data to the current urologist population with regard to race and location of primary medical qualification. Conversely, the male-to-female split was more heavily weighted towards males being referred to the GMC.