The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued an apology for its past mistreatment of LGBTQ+ doctors, acknowledging the historical legal, public, and professional harassment they faced. However, this apology has raised questions about whether it goes far enough to address the distress and impact on careers and families experienced by LGBTQ+ staff. The apology comes amidst ongoing controversies and criticisms of the GMC’s handling of issues related to discrimination, misinformation, and climate protests. While the apology is seen as a positive step, its sincerity will be measured by the actual experiences of current LGBTQ+ and other minority groups within the medical profession. The GMC still has work to do to rebuild its reputation and address the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized groups in medicine.
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Why GMC’s apology to LGBTQ+ doctors is everything and nothing
