The consultants committee believes that it is important for doctors to lobby their Colleges to express their views on the methods of recertification in their specialty and on revalidation as a whole.
A discussion paper which outlines how job planning and appraisal tools that are already being used by consultants could be used to satisfy the aims of revalidation.
This guidance note from the General Practitioners Committee is written specifically for salaried and freelance GPs on the funding of their appraisal. It also highlights what action should be taken if there are any problems in receiving appropriate funding
This guidance on whole practice appraisal gives advice on how to carry out independent sector appraisal for doctors employed by the NHS and who have practising privileges at independent hospitals.
The appraisal funding guidance sets out the funding that the English Health Department has made available to GPs for NHS appraisal. It gives guidance on how this should be allocated, and indicates the likely time needed for appraisal.
This report from the Board of Medical Education serves as a resource for doctors interested in learning more about the principles and practice involved in the annual appraisal process.