RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 GP perceptions of appraisal: professional development, performance management, or both?
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 544
OP 545
VO 55
IS 516
A1 Oliver Boylan
A1 Terry Bradley
A1 Agnes McKnight
YR 2005
UL http://bjgp.org/content/55/516/544.abstract
AB GPs' perceptions of the tension between the professional development and revalidation aspects of the current GP appraisal scheme were analysed. Evidence was gathered from focus groups representing general practice in Northern Ireland. The results indicate that there is support for the professional development aspects of appraisal but the link with revalidation is problematic, thereby potentially undermining GP support for the scheme. Greater clarity about the precise nature of the linkage is required to avoid a process that fails to fully satisfy the requirements of either appraisal or revalidation.