Consultant appraisal: serving two masters.
Sir,

I was interested to read Dr Winearls' editorial on consultant appraisal,1 which was, in the main, a factual report of the current situation and future prospects. However, I would take issue with his views on appraisal of academic clinicians, where he recognizes the need to serve two (if not more) masters but sees the solution as separate appraisal from the two main institutions (NHS and University).

It is clear …