Medical Regulation, Fitness to Practise and Revalidation: A Critical Introduction - Couverture rigide

Chamberlain, John Martyn

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1447325443 ISBN 13 : 9781447325444

Editeur : Policy Press, 2015

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Medical sociology has long been concerned with the role played by specialist forms of expertise in enabling the governance of 'troublesome' social groups- including, the unwell, the 'deviant' and the criminally insane. However, only recently has it begun to explore how the state ensures the public is protected from acts of medical malpractice, negligence and criminality. Against the background of a series of high-profile scandals, including the case of Dr Harold Shipman who murdered over 200 of his patients, this topical and authoritative book examines how the regulation of doctors has been modernised by the introduction of the quality assurance process medical revalidation. In doing so, it questions if there indeed is evidence to support the argument that revalidation serves the public interest by ensuring individual doctors are fit to practice.Highlighting areas of good practice and areas for further research and development, the book is ideal for academics and postgraduates interested in medical sociology, medical education, health policy and related subjects

Revue de presse :

"Chamberlain provides an effective critique of revalidation. With the limited research and evidence available, he shows that not much has changed in the work of the GMC and questions whether revalidation changes behavior. This should be required reading for those concerned with professional regulation in Britain and United States." --Ruth Horowitz, Professor of Sociology, New York University

"This book by a renowned expert on medical regulation provides a very well-informed analysis of the latest developments and issues in an area of great public importance in the UK." --Professor Mike Saks, University Campus Suffolk

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Policy Press
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1447325443
• ISBN 13: 9781447325444
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 112