This video explains the role and meaning of a medical appraisal for doctors practising in the United Kingdom
For more information and for help/support for a medical appraisal, please visit Medical Appraisals at https://medicalappraisals.org.uk

Key insights:

Timely Collection of Supporting Information:
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) recommends that supporting information for appraisal should be generated from day-to-day work and added to the portfolio continuously.

Difficulty in Retrospective CPD Log:
Creating a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log retrospectively can be challenging and time-consuming.

Regular Entries in Learning Diary:
It is advised to make regular entries into the learning diary throughout the year to simplify the process of organizing supporting information.

Tools and Apps for Documentation:
Various tools and apps are available to assist in documenting supporting information in a simple and timely manner.

Efficiency in Final Organization:
The final stage of organizing supporting information and completing the portfolio before the appraisal is suggested to take no more than half a day (around 3.5 to 4 hours).

Original Financial Provision Context:
The time allocation recommendation is based on the original financial provision for annual appraisal, which allowed one day of activity, with half a day for preparation and half for the appraisal discussion.

Discussion with Appraiser for Extended Time:
If the preparation for organizing supporting information takes longer than four hours or feels disproportionate, doctors are encouraged to discuss this with their appraiser.

Simplification of Process:
If the effort seems excessive, doctors are advised to seek guidance on simplifying the process, ensuring that the time spent is reasonable and proportionate.

Consideration for Complex Careers:
Doctors with complex portfolio careers and multiple roles may reasonably take a bit more time, but seeking advice is recommended if it exceeds a day to organize.