Publisher's Synopsis
Healthcare is moving towards greater accountability and openness as demanded by the public, the Government and the health profession. Peer appraisal is a particularly important part of this process. In clear and simple steps this book takes the reader through the 10 stages to develop and implement a system that is right for both the practice and individual doctor. The Peer Appraisal Handbook for General Practitioners will; Provide a basis for doctors' external appraisal and revalidation; Offer a structure to give insights into both clinical and non clinical aspects of a doctor's work; Help identify areas of strength and weakness, to help improve the practice's and individuals' performance and quality of care; Provide a written plan of action for producing personal and practice development plans, useful in meeting the demands of clinical governance, clinical excellence and revalidation; Enable participants to establish a forum to share best practice, support and discuss difficult issues; The authors are uniquely qualified; they have considerable experience in designing appraisal schemes for the public sector and trained general practitioners in peer appraisal.
