‘Why I won’t comply with the medical board’s CPD mumbo-jumbo’

The backlash against Australia’s looming CPD regime for doctors to remain on the medical register has been significant.
Based on the results of our survey last week, few believe the requirements to review their performance and draw up a professional development plan each year will make any difference to their practice.
Below, Dr Nicholas Stanley-Cary explains why he will refuse to comply.
What is it about these new CPD requirements that angers me so much? Why does it seem to cut deep?