Should all local doctors face an annual test of their competence?

In the biggest reform of British medical regulation for 150 years, all of Britain’s 150,000 practising doctors are to undergo annual reviews to weed out poor performers. Family doctors, hospital consultants and private practitioners will have to apply to renew their licences every five years, according to plans published by the Chief Medical Officer. Should local all doctors face an annual test of their competence? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: nownow (Browns Bay) A person passing a test does not necessarily guarantee that person is a good doctor. A person may have the required knowledge to pass the test but what does that say about the person actually applying that knowledge in practice. Hawkeye Pierce (Ohakune) Ask Frank Burns. Seriously, I think it's a good ided and I agree with Harry L from Waitakere, they... [read full story]