REVALIDATION AND GOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Abstract
Revalidation is a renewal process by which practicing doctors demonstrate to the Medical Council or the designated body on a regular basis (e.g., every 5 years) that they remain up to date and fit to practice. The rationale behind revalidation is that the process will give patients greater confidence that doctors are abreast of the latest developments in the area of medicine in which they practice, and it will help clinicians to reflect regularly on how they can improve their practice. Revalidation and renewal of registration are issues of concern to most practicing doctors. Keeping up-to-date with current knowledge is an essential part of the renewal of the license to practice. Training needs of doctors are addressed in postgraduate courses and the gap in training and updating of knowledge addressed through continuing medical education programs. Principles of good medical practice exhort practitioners to keep up-to-date in knowledge and skills, familiarize themselves with developments in their field, and take part in educational activities that maintain and further their competence. These are the basic aims of revalidation.
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