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Revalidation and virtual patients: a vision of the future?
Author(s) -
Michell Bob
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.24.4.221
Subject(s) - scrutiny , revalidation , medical profession , competence (human resources) , government (linguistics) , medicine , medical education , public relations , political science , management , law , linguistics , philosophy , economics
WITH the medical and veterinary professions coming under increasing scrutiny from both the Government and the public, clinical 'competence to practise' requires regular reassessment and revalidation. The medical profession has forged ahead in this respect. The veterinary profession, meanwhile, needs to contemplate its approach and develop appropriate systems. There are lessons to be learned not only from the medical field but also, suggests Professor Bob Michell, from the aviation industry. In this article, he discusses some options that the veterinary profession might consider.