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What is GMC (General Medical Council)?

The General Medical Council maintains the official register of doctors licensed to practise medicine in the UK. Every doctor holds a unique GMC reference number and must revalidate every five years. The GMC investigates fitness-to-practise concerns and can suspend or remove a doctor's registration. Patients can verify any doctor free on the GMC online register.

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