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The article discusses whether revalidation will improve diagnostic skills and communication with patients and between clinicians. It states that National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) data shows that there are more likely to be concerns about older clinicians than younger ones, concerns about diagnostic skills were reported in 20% of cases and communication with colleagues was common behavioural difficulty. It mentions that dysfunctional doctors, whether in primary or secondary care can cause considerable harm before being recognized. It states that accurate information will be essential if revalidation is to prove effective in raising standards of practice and it will need to include verifiable data of clinical incident reports, including all complaints received and show the actions taken to reduce recurrence.