Abstract
Continuous professional development (CPD) is a constant endeavour for the modern GP. As part of revalidation, it is a key component of maintaining competencies and a key pillar of the Royal College of General Practitioners' First5® initiative. So why not use technology to help complete your CPD endeavours? This article will cover a variety of ways that AiTs or GPs can use technology to enhance how they perform, log and even share their efforts on CPD.
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