General Osteopathic Council
The aim of the General Osteopathic Council is to protect PATIENTS , develop the osteopathic profession and promote an understanding of osteopathic care.
Description
The General Osteopathic Council is a Regulatory Body.
The aim of the General Osteopathic Council is to protect PATIENTS, develop the osteopathic profession and promote an understanding of osteopathic care.
The General Osteopathic Council:
- Registers qualified professionals
- Sets standards of osteopathic practice and conduct
- Assures the quality of osteopathic education
- Ensures Continuing Professional Development
- Helps PATIENTS with complaints about an Osteopath
For further information on the General Osteopathic Council, see the General Osteopathic Council website at: About us.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Short name | GOsC |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Osteopath | references in description General Osteopathic Council |
| Attribute | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Osteopathic Council |
| Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Osteopathic Council |