Perceived biase

If the medically qualified member was reps GP, would that constitute a bias?

In my view, on that ground alone, no.

I’ve sat opposite my GP several times and I don’t thnik it made a difference. I don’t think he even noticed though

On a slightly different tack, a long while back I managed to persuade a very good GP practice to take me on because I felt that my then GP (who I didn’t think much of at the time) might get upset about my excellent arguments to tribunals she sat on, and not treat me very well as a result.  Actually, I’m surprised they went for that, looking back, but my healthcare was much improved as a result.

Thanks appreciate feedback, i don’t think he noticed either but consious that I am likely to encounter him more now

I once dealt with a DLA appeal as an adviser where the EMP report was by my own GP, whom I have always had a lot of time for. It was a very good EMP report but sadly didn’t help the client’s case at all, as between the date of the decision and the visit (in the course of an appeal) she had broken her hip!