The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010

Duty to have regard to guidance

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15.  In discharging their responsibilities under regulations 11 and 13, responsible officers shall have regard to the following—

(a)guidance given by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 45C(2) of the Act; and

(b)guidance given by the General Council, including Good Medical Practice and guidance on fitness to practise procedures, to the extent that it relates to the nomination or appointment of responsible officers or their prescribed responsibilities.