Distinctions between appraisal and assessment
| Appraisal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Principles | Principles |
| The process must be clearly understood, confidential and separate from assessment | A structured and standardised process with a right of appeal |
| Aims and objectives | Aims and objectives |
| • Provide an opportunity for review | • Quantify progress |
| • Identify strengths and weaknesses | • Establish whether goals have been achieved |
| • Identify educational needs and provide opportunities | • Decide when trainee is ready to move on to higher level |
| • Set objectives |