Table 1.

GDC Standards relevant to communication with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic [6, 7].

GDC Standard	Accompanying Text
1.3.3	You must make sure that any advertising, promotional material or other information that you produce is accurate and not misleading, and complies with the GDC's guidance on ethical advertising.
2.3.9	You must provide patients with clear information about your arrangements for emergency care including the out of hours arrangements.
2.3.10	You should make sure patients have the details they need to allow them to contact you by their preferred method.
2.3.11	You should provide patients with clear information about any referral arrangements related to their treatment.