Doctors welcome revalidation plan
By Robin Stride
The Independent Doctors Federation (IDF) has welcomed many of Sir Keith Pearson’s recommendations in his review of medical revalidation last month.
These include:
- To update the GMC’s guidance on the information doctors need to collect for revalidation to make clear what is sufficient and what is mandatory – and what is not;
- Responsible Officers (ROs) to avoid placing revalidation requirements on doctors that go beyond what is specified as necessary by the GMC;
- Ensuring fair decision-making;
- Reducing duplication in the regulatory system;
- Improving information sharing across designated bodies.