Overview

This bill aims to improve standards in cosmetic surgery by creating a new Specialist Register for medical practitioners specializing in cosmetic procedures within the existing Medical Act 1983. This register will identify qualified practitioners and help patients make informed choices.

Description

The Cosmetic Surgery (Standards) Bill amends the Medical Act 1983. It mandates the General Council to establish a scheme within twelve months to create a Specialist Register for cosmetic surgeons. This register will list medical practitioners with relevant qualifications and credentials in cosmetic surgery or procedures. The General Council must define the criteria for inclusion, considering recommendations from the Royal College of Surgeons' Cosmetic Surgery Interspecialty Committee. Individuals previously removed from the register for misconduct will be excluded. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and will come into force three months after passage.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify direct government spending. The cost will likely be associated with the General Council's implementation of the new register and is not detailed in the provided text.

Groups Affected

• Cosmetic Surgeons: Will need to meet the new registration criteria to be included on the Specialist Register.
• Patients: Will benefit from increased transparency and improved ability to identify qualified practitioners.
• General Medical Council: Responsible for creating and maintaining the new register.
• Royal College of Surgeons: Their recommendations will inform the criteria for inclusion on the register.

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