Continuing Professional Development - A guide for Family Practitioners

  • J Blitz South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care
  • M De Villiers South African Academy of Family Practice

Abstract

Continuing Medical Education (CML) systems for medical practitioners are used internationally to keep doctors abreast of developments in their field and to improve the quality of care for patients. The obligatory CME systems in Canada. Australia and the USA are some of the best-known models. South Africa Is introducing a system Of Obligatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in January 1999. All medical practitioners will be required to participate in CPD to ensure recertification by the Medical Council.

Author Biographies

J Blitz, South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care
Chairman
M De Villiers, South African Academy of Family Practice
National Chairman
Issue
Vol 20 No 1 (1999)
Section
CPD
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