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The General Medical Council (GMC) is a public body responsible for maintaining the official register of medical practitioners in the United Kingdom, ensuring the health and safety of the public by controlling entry to the register and setting standards for medical schools. With a history dating back to 1858, the GMC has played a crucial role in regulating the medical profession, and its membership confers substantial privileges under the Medical Act 1983. The GMC is supported by fees paid by its members and has been a registered charity since 2001, working closely with organizations such as the [[british-medical-association|British Medical Association]] and the [[national-health-service|National Health Service]]. As of 2022, the GMC has over 300,000 registered medical practitioners, and its register is recognized as a benchmark for medical excellence globally, with international partnerships with bodies like the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]]. The GMC's work has a significant impact on public health, with 9 out of 10 patients in the UK reporting trust in their doctors, according to a survey by the [[general-practice|General Practice]] patient survey. The GMC's efforts to promote patient safety and improve medical education have been recognized by the [[health-and-social-care|Health and Social Care]] sector, with the GMC receiving a 95% satisfaction rate from its members in a recent survey.