Which professional body is responsible for regulating doctors in the UK?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on life in the United Kingdom. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
The British Medical Association
The British Medical Association represents doctors' interests but does not regulate them.
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B
The General Medical Council ✓ Correct
The General Medical Council is the professional body responsible for regulating doctors in the UK.
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C
The Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians is a professional body but the GMC is the official regulator.
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D
The Royal College of Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons is a professional body but the GMC is the official regulator of all doctors.
The correct answer is B: The General Medical Council
The General Medical Council is the professional body responsible for regulating doctors in the UK.
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