Conclusions Print version Introduction  Reports > The Fifth Report >  CHAPTER EIGHTEEN - The General Medical Council Conduct Procedures: Initial Stages Conducted by the Administrative Staff CONTENTS Introduction Sources of Reports about Doctors The Initial Processing of Conduct Cases under the 'Old' Procedures The Procedure for Dealing with Convictions Audit Advice to Refer a Complaint to Local Complaints Procedures Investigating the Circumstances of a Complaint Communications with Doctors' Employers and Primary Care Organisations Some Problems with Cases Closed by General Medical Council Staff Ascertaining the Identity of a Doctor Who Is the Subject of a Complaint Conclusions    Conclusions Print version Introduction    Published by The Shipman Inquiry © Crown Copyright 2001