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Process of decision making at an MPT hearing

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General introduction
Process of decision making at an MPT hearing
Part A: stage one - facts
Step 1: make findings of fact
Part B: stage two - impairment
Step 2: make a decision on impairment
- Deciding impairment
Step 2a: decide whether there is a legal basis for considering impairment
- The grounds of impairment
Step 2b: decide where on the spectrum of seriousness the allegation lies
Step 2c: consider the impact of any relevant context
- What is the impact of any relevant context known about the doctor and/or their working environment?
Step 2d: consider how the doctor has responded to the allegation(s)
Step 2e: on the basis of the conclusions reached in steps 2b, 2c and 2d decide if the doctor poses any current and ongoing risk to public protection and make a finding on impairment
- Deciding if the doctor poses any current and ongoing risk to public protection to reach a decision on impairment
Part C: stage three - sanction
Step 3: decide on sanction
Part D: decide if a warning is required
MPT review hearings
Process of decision making at an MPT review hearing
MPT review: stage one - impairment
Step 1: decide if the doctor's fitness to practise remains impaired
Step 1a: consider what has happened since the previous MPT's decision
Step 1b: make a finding on impairment
- Review hearings where there have also been new findings of fact   
MPT review : stage two - sanction
Step 2: decision on what action to take, if any

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