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Tomorrow's Doctors
Tomorrow's Doctors online (2009)
Introduction
Doctors are responsible for:
Tomorrow's Doctors: Doctors are responsible for:
5. Doctors are responsible for:
(a) Following the principles of professional practice that are set out in Good Medical Practice, including being willing to contribute to the education of students.
(b) Developing the skills and practices of a competent teacher if they are involved in teaching.
(c) Supervising the students for whom they are responsible, to support their learning and ensure patient safety.
(d) Providing objective, honest and timely assessments of the students they are asked to appraise or assess.
(e) Providing feedback on students’ performance.
(f) Meeting contractual requirements, including any that relate to teaching.
NHS organisations are responsible for
Students are responsible for
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[5a] See Good Medical Practice
[5b] See GMP, paragraphs 15-18
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Tomorrow's Doctors
Tomorrow's Doctors online (2009)
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
The GMC is responsible for:
Medical schools are responsible for:
NHS organisations are responsible for:
Doctors are responsible for:
Students are responsible for:
Outcomes for graduates
Standards: teaching, learning and assessment
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Medical students: professional values and fitness to practise
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