11 June 2009

DOCTORS

Revalidation: Information for Doctors and Frequently Asked Questions (3rd June 2009)
This comprehensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for doctors on revalidation has been published by the General Medical Council (GMC). They cover a wide range of issues including the timetable for implementing revalidation, how revalidation will work for doctors in different types of medical practice and the role of the Responsible Officer.
Document

Women and Medicine: The Future (1st June 2009)
New research from the Royal College of Physicians shows that women are to become the majority of all doctors sometime after 2017. Findings from the report show:
  • Following present trends, women will make up the majority of general practitioners by 2013 and the majority of the medical work force some time after 2017.
  • Women demonstrate a greater preference for part time and flexible working.
  • Women prefer specialist fields that offer more 'plannable' working hours.
  • Women make up 40% of all doctors, 42% of general practitioners and 28% of consultants.
Report

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