title: The fitness to practise hearing. 2. Keep calm and carry on: appearing at a hearing.
abstract: Solicitor, Mark Solon, gives practical advice on appearing at a Fitness to Practise hearing. Giving evidence can be a daunting prospect for midwives whose professional future can be at stake. They need to have good written evidence to rely on as well as understanding the process.
authors.affiliation: Bond Solon Training.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Solon
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D020377:Self Efficacy; D006113:United Kingdom