Clin Med
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Whilst patients and doctors each bring a collection of rights and responsibilities with them into the consulting room, these parties must not be seen in isolation. The government of the day and its representatives have an absolute right to influence the future direction of the health service but they also have very grave responsibilities.
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The aim of revalidation is to reassure the public that doctors are up to date and fit to practise. The Royal College of Physicians has developed various programmes of work, both ongoing and under development, in support of revalidation. ⋯ These methods include ways of assessing both professional standards and clinical competence. Although the conclusions of the Chief Medical Officer in terms of the absolute requirements for revalidation are still unknown, the College is committed to supporting its Members and Fellows to prepare for revalidation through setting educational, professional and clinical standards in medicine.