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GMC

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The General Medical Council, the statutory regulator for doctors practising in the United Kingdom. The GMC maintains the Medical Register, sets standards through Good Medical Practice, investigates concerns through fitness-to-practise procedures, and oversees specialist registration. UK patients considering treatment abroad can use the GMC's Specialist and GP Register at gmc-uk.org to verify whether a returning surgeon is recognised in the UK system.

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