Occupational medicine
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Occupational medicine · Nov 2016
Patient and physician views of accompanied consultations in occupational health.
Accompanied (triadic) consultations, or consultations where a third person is present, are poorly researched and little research has been carried out in an occupational health (OH) setting. ⋯ Patients who attended OH consultations with a companion felt the companion was beneficial to the consultation and did not have concerns about personal issues. OH physicians felt that further guidance and training on accompanied consultations would be useful. Written information could usefully be provided to patients attending an OH consultation with a companion.
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Occupational medicine · Nov 2016
Occupational physicians' perceptions and experience of appraisals for revalidation.
Formal, structured annual appraisals are now a regulatory requirement for all doctors and must meet the standards stipulated by the General Medical Council (GMC), including connection with a designated body. ⋯ The findings suggest that the time requirements and process of appraisal for occupational physicians could be improved, and clearer, comprehensive and more accessible guidance should be developed.