This area is designed to provide information about the concept of revalidation. Sub-categories (above) include resources relating to appraisal and assessment for people working in healthcare.
Sir Donald Irvine is immediate Past President of the General Medical Council. This book provides an overview of the historical development of the GMC, of recent 'history' of changes in medical regulation in the UK and outlines the changes that have led to the introdcution of appraisal and revalidation.
The aim of the Department of Health is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. This site gives you the latest news and information about the Department and their work. It also offers access to the publications, policy and guidance they produce.
The GMC's website area providing links to all their guidance documentation for Doctors.
GMC Revalidation Guidance - 02/05/2003
This site provides guidance on the General Medical Council's process for the revalidation of doctors' registration. It explains what revalidation is, why it is being introduced, and the implementation process.
A list of links to guidance for general and specialist doctors relating to revalidation. Include GPs, Obs & Gyn, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Radiology, Management, Public Health, et al.
Hospital Doctor's feature article - How doctors can use job plans to reduce their busy workload - published 29th May 2003. Useful guidance on Job Planning.
Questions & Answers from the GMC - 02/04/2003
Some of the key questions about the Revalidation process.
Revalidation FAQs - and Answers from the GMC - 02/04/2003
Some answers from the GMC to frequently asked questions about revalidation.