Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK has issued an apology for its past actions of disciplining gay doctors based on their sexuality.

In a statement released on Friday, the GMC acknowledged that they had been discriminatory towards gay doctors in the past and expressed regret for the harm caused.

The apology comes after an independent review found evidence of systematic discrimination against gay doctors by the GMC, with many being disciplined or even forced to leave the profession due to their sexuality.

The GMC has committed to making changes to ensure that all doctors are treated fairly and without discrimination in the future.

This apology is a step in the right direction towards creating a more inclusive and diverse medical profession, where all doctors can feel safe and supported in their work.