Providers welcome medical revalidation

Medical revalidation is to take place from 3 December this year, Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health announced last month in a move welcomed by providers. Stephen Collier, group chief executive of BMI Healthcare commented: We welcome the Secretary of State’s decision because revalidation will become an important addition to our systems which assure the excellent quality of care in all our hospitals. Our consultants already participate in regular appraisal and professional development and revalidation will enable them to clearly demonstrate their continuing commitment to the highest professional standards.’