Full Description
Appraisal is a formative and developmental process now being introduced for all general practitioner principals and hospital consultants working in the National Health Service. Appraisal for the Apprehensive is a straightforward and practical book with tips and advice that can be integrated into everyday medical practice helping doctors prepare for annual appraisals. It provides information and examples for making up appraisal portfolios ready for revalidation matching the General Medical Council's requirements for revalidation. All doctors preparing for annual appraisals will find this book invaluable.
Contents
Introduction * Preparing for an appraisal * The appraisal interview itself * What happens next? Personal development planning * Overcoming barriers to making the most of appraisal * Demonstrating the standards of your practice * Fashion your personal development plan and appraisal portfolio around Good Medical Practice * Good medical practice * Maintaining good medical practice * Relationships with your patients * Working with colleagues * Teaching and training * Probity * Health * Management * Research * Make a logical plan to achieve revalidation through successful appraisals
