Table 3

Mean general practitioner (GP) ratings of perceived ability of each feedback tool (columns) to assess the 12 General Medical Council (GMC) attributes (rows) after feedback received. Scale (1–7) for each GMC with a score of 4 as a neutral point*

The GP…Colleague feedbackPatient feedbackPractice performance dataKnowledge testPatient complaints
Maintains professional competence5.34.43.84.63.3
Applies knowledge and experience to practice5.13.94.04.72.6
Keeps clear, accurate and legible records4.82.02.91.63.2
Puts into effect systems to protect patients and improve care4.83.14.12.73.4
Responds to risks to safety4.52.93.32.83.1
Protects patients and colleagues from any risk posed by his/her health4.72.41.81.72.3
Communicates effectively5.75.92.32.04.1
Works constructively with colleagues and delegates effectively6.12.72.91.92.9
Establishes and maintains partnerships with patients5.05.92.21.73.9
Shows respect for patients5.46.01.91.84.3
Treats patients and colleagues fairly and without discrimination5.95.11.81.83.8
Acts with honesty and integrity5.74.82.21.93.7
  • * Tools or groups of tools significantly different from the rest as being the most highly valued for each attribute are represented in bold font. Tools or groups of tools significantly different from the rest as being the least highly valued for each attribute are represented in italic font (p=0.05).