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Review
. 2003 Aug 16;327(7411):389-91.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7411.389.

Appraisal: the catalyst of personal development

Maurice Conlon  1
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Review

Appraisal: the catalyst of personal development

Maurice Conlon. BMJ. .

Abstract

Appraisal of NHS consultants has been running for two years, and most general practitioners will have their first appraisal this year. If done properly, the process should enhance personal development and learning, but links with revalidation have led to fears about it being used only for assessment. The challenge is to produce a valued appraisal system that ultimately improves patient care

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Learning cycle (adapted from Kolb3)
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Seven steps of appraisal
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