title: Distinction awards. Prize guys.
abstract: The distinction awards pay scheme for consultants has been the subject of controversy since its introduction in 1948. It has lacked transparency and has been criticised for being inequitable. Many academic consultants receive awards without fulfilling the required service commitment. Chief executives are turning a blind eye to this. Proposals for a revised scheme, due to take effect in April 2003, only address some of the shortcomings.
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joseph
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008511:Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D008913:Minority Groups; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans; D010822:Physicians, Women; D011287:Prejudice; D013038:Specialization; D013222:State Medicine / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom