This section contains a series of articles written by doctors for doctors, providing practical advice on undertaking appraisal. Collectively, the articles, some of which have already appeared in the medical press, examine different aspects of appraisal, including how to make the process more efficient, getting the most out of appraisal, issues and how to overcome them, and personal accounts of doctors’ experiences.

How away-days can ease the process of appraisal Read article
Dr Alan Roberts

Dr Roger Morgan, one of the Wallasey away-day GPs, explains what the process was like Read article

Your countdown to easy and successful appraisal Read article
Dr Archard, GP from Dorset, an approved GP trainer and an honorary lecturer at Southampton Medical School

What non-principals need to know about appraisal? Read article
Dr Foo, GP retainer and GP tutor for non-principals

What links personal development plans to GP appraisals? Read article
Dr Gerada, GP tutor in London and a senior primary care adviser for the Department of Health with an interest in appraisal

Ten ways to get the most out of your appraisal Read article
Dr Terry John, GP in London and a member of the RCGP/GPC appraisals working group

NHS Toolkit offers painless way to prepare for appraisal Read article
Dr Fernandes, GP in Croyden

I work in a multi-partner practice - will we be appraised  individually or en masse? Read article 
Dr Amar Rughani, GP tutor for continuing professional development in Sheffield

I have had no extra PCT support with my appraisal. What should I do? Read article 
Dr Trefor Roscoe, GP appraiser in Sheffield

I am an appraiser and have serious concerns about an appraisee.  What should I do? Read article 
Dr Raj Patel, GP in Manchester

Don't panic, it's only an appraisal . . . Read article 
Dr Evans, GP principal in Llangollen, north Wales and is involved in the GP appraisal pilot run by the University of Wales College of Medicine

I don't like my appraiser what should I do? Read article
Dr Nicola Jones, GP in London and a GP appraiser

NHS Toolkit offers painless way to prepare for appraisal Read article
Dr Fernandes, GP in Croydon

What links personal development plans to GP appraisals? Read article
Clare Gerada, GP tutor in London and a senior primary care adviser for the Department of Health