Appraisal systems: friend or foe?
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Appraisal systems: friend or foe?

Jean Fletcher Treatment room manager/senior practice nurse, Ashby Health Centre, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Jean Fletcher looks at the implications of appraisal systems for primary care staff

Although not a new concept, appraisal systems within primary care have been highlighted under the banner of clinical governance (Swage 2000) to enhance personal professional development. In turn, professional development is key to delivering clinical governance (Baird 2003).

Primary Health Care. 14, 1, 20-21. doi: 10.7748/phc2004.02.14.1.20.c478

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