Medical Director Services Although there are several benefits in separating the role of medical director and responsible officer, organisations may require medical director services including: Clinical Governance Clinical/Medical Oversight of Clinical Serious Incident, Risks, Complaints, Claims Medical Advice and Assistance on Complex Clinical Issues and Consultant Concerns Corporate Strategy and Planning Active Role in the […]
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Access to Medical Appraisal
What Is A Medical Appraisal? In the UK, doctors are subject to regular medical appraisals to ensure that they are providing high-quality patient care and staying up to date with the latest developments in their field. These doctor appraisals are arranged by Responsible Officers (ROs) appointed by the organisation (designated body). The responsible officer, appointed by designated body, […]
Why Establish A Designated Body For Your Healthcare Entity?
The healthcare organisation is a designated body and the doctors responsible for ensuring that the doctors connected to them are the responsible officers. Healthcare organisations in the UK need to ensure that the services that they provide to patients are high quality, reliable, and safe. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) seeks to ensure that healthcare […]
The Importance of Designated Body for Doctors’ Revalidation
What is GMC Revalidation? The GMC Revalidation is the process through which the GMC approves the continuation of a doctor’s licence to practice. It is a process to: Develop doctor’s practice Maintain their licence to practice Drive improvements through clinical governance Give confidence to the patients To ensure doctors practiced medicine that was high quality […]
Benefits of Outsourcing Responsible Officer Services
Healthcare organisations are often unable to provide in house responsible officer services as this often requires additional clinical resources with clinicians who must be trained in the role and be independent of the doctors that need to be connected. Experienced responsible officers have the skills and training to provide your doctors with the necessary services […]
