All Appraisal and revalidation articles
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GP appraisalGP appraisals in a pandemic: what have we learnt?
Dr Honor Merriman looks at how the GP appraisal process has adapted in response to COVID-19, and assesses the prospects for further modifications
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Key learning points
Key learning points: GP appraisal 2020
Dr Honor Merriman summarises the latest changes to the GP appraisal process in four key learning points
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Top tips
Top tips: obtaining and using feedback
Dr Honor Merriman offers top tips about making the most out of feedback from patients and colleagues
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GP appraisal
Appraisal and revalidation in the era of COVID-19
Dr Honor Merriman discusses the suspension of the appraisal process at a time when reflection and peer support are crucial
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GP appraisal
GP burnout: how much of a threat is it to doctors and their patients?
Dr Honor Merriman explores how to help GPs before they reach burnout and provides practical steps for supporting colleagues and improving morale
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Top tips
Top tips: preparing for appraisal and revalidation
Dr Honor Merriman provides 10 top tips on how GPs can ensure they are ready for their appraisal, and how to get the most out of it
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GP appraisal
Being a reflective practitioner
Dr Honor Merriman explores recent guidance on reflective practice for practitioners and students and how this supports learning and patient care
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Key learning points
Key learning points: GP revalidation guidance
Dr Honor Merriman highlights five things GPs need to know about the updated requirements for supporting information for appraisal and revalidation
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GP appraisal
Learning from a complaint: advice for individuals and organisations
Dr Honor Merriman outlines procedures and approaches for responses to patient complaints and recent guidance on recording notes about complaints for appraisal portfolios
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News
Report published on gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare
A report on gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare by Professor Sir Norman Williams has been published by the DHSC.
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Reflection record
This reflection record is designed to help you reflect on your learning after reading a Guidelines in Practice article.
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GP appraisal
Revalidation: how to record reflective notes
Dr Honor Merriman discusses the revalidation process for doctors and nurses, and offers tips on making effective reflective notes
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News
GPhC launches consultation on revalidation for pharmacists
The General Pharmaceutical Council has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce revalidation for pharmacy professionals.
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GP appraisal
Updated guidance for GPs aims to simplify revalidation
Dr Honor Merriman explains how updated RCGP guidance clarifies what is required in supporting information for appraisal and revalidation
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GP appraisal
CPD self-assessment and RCGP toolkits help to demonstrate impact
Professor Nigel Sparrow explains how revalidation works and how GPs can gain CPD credits flexibly in a variety of ways to suit their own individual learning needs
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GP appraisal
The Medical Appraisal Guide will help GPs prepare for revalidation
Dr Honor Merriman, GP and CPD tutor in Oxfordshire, discusses new advice that sets out what GPs need for revalidation and what steps they can take now
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GP appraisal
RCGP ePortfolio will simplify revalidation and assist CPD logging
Professor Nigel Sparrow (left) and Dr Cath Jenson of the RCGP outline the functions of the Revalidation ePortfolio, which aims to provide a lifelong learning portal for GPs
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GP appraisal
RCGP CPD credits are based on time spent and impact on practice
Professor Nigel Sparrow explains the CPD credit scheme and provides everyday examples of how doctors can implement the learning and impact elements
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GP appraisal
Preparation for revalidation needs to begin straightaway
Revalidation will be challenging in terms of gathering the appropriate evidence and ensuring that everyone who is involved in the process is prepared, says Dr Honor Merriman
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GP appraisal
CPD is an essential component of the revalidation process
Professor Nigel Sparrow explains how the RCGP credit scheme for continuing professional development is based on an impact and challenge model
