Clinical perspective: creating an effective practice peer review process—a primer.

Manisha Gandhi; Frances S. Louis; Shae H. Wilson; Steven L. Clark

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Clinical perspective: creating an effective practice peer review process—a primer.

March 29, 2017

Gandhi M, Louis FS, Wilson SH, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017;216(3):244-249.

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Although peer review has been advocated as a valuable method for improving quality and practice, it has yet to be standardized to optimize its outcomes. This commentary discusses how to implement and assess the peer review process. The authors include case studies and other observations specific to obstetric and gynecologic practice to demonstrate the use of peer review as an organizational safety strategy.

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