Charlotte Younghusband

Why reflective practice matters Reflective practice is one of the most important habits in medicine. It is also one of the areas that doctors struggle with generally, and for their appraisal. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and COPMeD define reflective practice as “the process whereby an individual thinks analytically about anything relating to their professional practice with the intention of gaining insight and using the lessons learned to maintain good practice or make improvements...

Traditionally, a lot of appraisal providers provide extortionate rates to doctors for something that they have to undergo as part of GMC requirements. Here at Dr Appraisals, we buck that trend and offer the most affordable independent medical appraisal service in the UK. Choosing an independent medical appraisal provider is not only about price. Doctors should understand what is included in the fee, how quickly the appraisal can be arranged, and what the expected turnaround times are for...

Doctors sometimes assume that they cannot have a medical appraisal if they have not worked during the previous 12 months. This is not necessarily the case. You may have been unable to work because of illness, caring responsibilities, maternity or parental leave, difficulty securing employment, visa delays, relocation, study, a career break or another personal circumstance. You may also be living overseas while retaining your UK licence to practise. If you continue to hold a GMC licence to...