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- D S Wakefield, C M Helms, and L Helms.
- Graduate Program in Hospital and Health Administration, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
- J Healthc Qual. 1995 May 1; 17 (3): 11-5; quiz 15-6, 51.
AbstractPeer review is an essential mechanism for evaluating the judgment and performance of clinical providers. Reasons for conducting physician peer review range from identified quality-of-care concerns to general education. There are a variety of challenges to conducting an effective peer review, including the personal concerns of the peers conducting the reviews. This article reviews the potential uses of physician peer review, its basic methodologies, and challenges to and suggestions for obtaining effective peer review.
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