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Revalidation
Revalidation is our new way of regulating doctors that aims to give extra confidence to patients that their doctors are up to date and fit to practise.
When will it start?
We introduced revalidation on 3 December 2012. We are now starting to revalidate licensed doctors and we expect to revalidate the majority by March 2016. By the end of January 2013 we will let doctors know the dates they will revalidate for the first time.
How will it work?
Licensed doctors need to revalidate, usually every five years, by having regular appraisals that are based on our core guidance, Good Medical Practice, and collecting supporting information about their practice.
Doctors in training have to revalidate by going through the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) process instead.
How will revalidation help?
- Revalidation supports doctors as they maintain and improve their practice throughout their careers, by giving them a regular opportunity to think about how they can change and improve their practice.
- Over time revalidation should help to improve the quality of care that patients receive.
How will patients be involved?
Patients will play an important role in their doctors’ revalidation, by providing them with feedback about the care they have received.
We expect doctors to think about what this feedback says about their practice and act on it appropriately.
How can doctors get ready?
Doctors can get ready by making sure they:
- are having a regular appraisal based on Good Medical Practice
- are collecting supporting information about their practice
- know their responsible officer.
If you would like more information about revalidation, please visit our full website.