Prof Niro Siriwardena, University of Lincoln, College of Social Science, School of Health and Social Care, Director of Community and Health Research Unit

How can we enable more comprehensive and holistic assessment of medical performance to support underperforming trainees? This commentary provides a useful mnemonic: SKIPE

Identifying and responding appropriately to doctors who are underperforming, whether they are in training or in clinical practice, is vital in a profession where high standards are a pre‐requisite for ensuring high‐quality care that is safe and effective and provides patients with a good experience.


University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research

Niro Siriwardena, University of Lincoln, School of Health and Social Care