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  6. Step 1 - decide if the doctors fitness to practise remains impaired
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Text alternative: step 1: decide if the doctor's fitness to practise remains impaired

Follow steps 1a and 1b

  • Decide if the doctor poses any current and ongoing risk to public protection and if their fitness to practise remains impaired
  • If impaired, decide which parts of public protection are engaged, and why
  • Give reasons for decision
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