Overview

This bill aims to improve safety and standards in cosmetic surgery by creating a new register of medical practitioners specializing in cosmetic procedures within the existing Specialist Register for medical practitioners. This will enhance transparency and accountability within the industry.

Description

The bill amends the Medical Act 1983. It mandates the General Council to establish a scheme within 12 months to identify medical practitioners specializing in cosmetic surgery on the Specialist Register. This applies even to those practicing outside the National Health Service (NHS). The General Council must develop criteria for inclusion on this register, considering recommendations from the Cosmetic Surgery Interspecialty Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons. The criteria will exclude anyone previously removed from the Specialist Register under section 29B of the 1983 Act (related to refused grants and license withdrawals). The Act extends to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into force three months after being passed.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify any direct government spending. The costs associated with implementing the scheme will likely fall upon the General Medical Council, but no figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Medical Practitioners specializing in Cosmetic Surgery: Will be subject to new registration requirements and criteria, potentially impacting their ability to practice.
• Patients: Should benefit from increased transparency and potentially higher safety standards due to greater regulation of practitioners.
• General Medical Council (GMC): Responsible for establishing and maintaining the new register, incurring administrative costs.
• Royal College of Surgeons: Their recommendations on criteria for registration will significantly influence the scheme's implementation.

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