I agree with eyeinthesky. It IS a potential minefield, however the instructor does have a 'duty of care'.
For my two penneth, I do include most of the details as suggested in the AIC however I modify them according the the pilots recent/total experience. Yes (no?) I am not an examiner, but I do wish to be able to sleep at night with a clear concience. If the pilot I am flying with needs a little more training/practice then I will suggest and offer this. If he/she declines then I will not put my name to it.
Although I speak as an instructor I cannot really see what all the fuss is about. There are too many pilots out there willing to 'bury their head in the sand' hoping that nothing untoward will happen to them, and that if it does they will 'get away with it'.
When did YOU last stall/wingdrop or do a PFL.
At my flying club the CFI will not let you fly unless you can atleast demonstrate a half decent (safe) PFL (ie, would you have survived?)
In summary, don't knock the renewal, it is there to help you stay a safe pilot.
JWF