Medical Council to review procedures

THE Medical Council, the State body which regulates doctors, has launched a major review into the way it operates following stinging criticism from patient groups.

Former attorney general Harry Whelehan is to lead the review which is aimed at improving a number of areas, such as the way investigations into the conduct of doctors are handled.

Patient groups have complained the body is overly secretive and has spent years investigating doctors to assess whether they are suitable for their positions.