where her work will be supervised by a named consultant". The IOP panel also ruled that she must tell her new place of work that her doctors' registration is subject to conditions, in the case of locum appointments -- at least 24 hours before starting work. Doctors can be referred to the GMC for many reasons, not just relating to the clinical care of patients. The GMC upholds a series of standards which range from good record-keeping, honesty and best practice to behaviour outside the clinical sphere such as bringing the profession's reputation into disrepute and more. If the GMC investigation decides there is a case to answer Ms Griffiths could be brought before a Fitness to Practise panel and could ultimately be struck off. A GMC spokesperson said: "Dr Griffiths has interim conditions on her registration pending the outcome of a Fitness to Practise investigation." Meanwhile, a spokes- woman for Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital said: "Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital can confirm that Elaine Griffiths is no longer employed by the Trust. It would not be appropriate to comment further on the reasons for her departure from the Trust as external proceedings are underway." The Trust added that it can reassure the Advertiser and the wider public "there are no ongoing patient safety issues" in connection to Ms Griffiths' case. Ms Griffiths and her legal representatives declined to comment. It is not the first time the cardiac consultant has been investigated. In March 2003, it was revealed Ms