BAPRAS supports launch of new surgeon certification to improve standards of care in sector

6th November 2015

 

A new certification process for surgeons is being launched today (6 November) by the Royal College of Surgeons of England which aims to improve standards of care in the cosmetic surgery sector.

The BAPRAS member of the Royal College of Surgeons Council, Tim Goodacre, commented “We fully welcome the surgeon certification launched today and hope it will start to address our concerns over inconsistent professional standards within cosmetic surgical practice. The measure, if rigorously enforced, will help protect patients from unscrupulous and poorly trained practitioners". 

As the first statutory action since Sir Bruce Keogh’s review of cosmetic surgery regulation in 2013, we hope this will allow the public and employers to distinguish between highly qualified, experienced surgeons, from those who are working without adequate insurance or the necessary specialist training.

BAPRAS will be encouraging all appropriately qualified surgeons to apply for certification to help ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.

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