A Kangaroo court
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The GMC was set up by an act of the Parliament in 1858. Since then there have been several modifications and changes to its role. The Medical Act 1983 (amended) notes that, “The main objective of the General Council in exercising their functions is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the…
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The dreaded GMC led “Fitness to Practice Panel” has died. Long live Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). It is headed by a highly respected Judge, Sir His Honour David Pearl. It can only mean good news for the medical fraternity as a whole. The very fact that it is headed by a highly respected Judge…
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This is the “Press Release” for the launch of my book, ‘A Kangaroo Court; a triumph of mediocrity’ released today. Doctor fights to save career from betrayers in bracing tell-all “A Kangaroo Court: A Triumph of Mediocrity” by Dr. Shankar N. Kashyap recounts how what he calls jealous colleagues nearly stripped him of his medical…
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I have added three sample chapters from my book “A Kangaroo Court; a triumph of mediocrity”, chosen at random. There is the first chapter, which sets the scene. One chapter from the middle, which shows the incompetence and there is one where, the inquisition is highlighted. I hope this gives a flavour of the book!!
shankar kashyap 