Career advice--the role of appraisal.

The purpose of this article is to discuss the benefits of and to illustrate a framework for appraisal. The place of career advice in this process is mentioned, as is a brief discussion on assessment. From the point of view of the individual doctor, information to help him/her choose an appropriate career path should be readily available. It is more likely that a doctor will perform well throughout their career if in a career or occupation that suits them.