BRIS-88 Response Historic

Mandate periodic revalidation for all healthcare professionals in employment contracts

Recommendation

Periodic revalidation, whereby healthcare professionals demonstrate that they remain fit to practise in their chosen profession, should be compulsory for all healthcare professionals. The requirement to participate in periodic revalidation should be included in the contract of employment.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No formal government response has been recorded for this recommendation. No independent verification has been carried out.
Sources
Based on tracking data in the inquiry database.
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Bristol Heart Inquiry — Final Report 18 Jul 2001
Recommendation age 24.9 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates