In pursuit of quality and safety: an 8-year study of clinical peer review best practices in US hospitals. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

In pursuit of quality and safety: an 8-year study of clinical peer review best practices in US hospitals. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published April 2018

In pursuit of quality and safety: an 8-year study of clinical peer review best practices in US hospitals.

Edwards MT. Int J Qual Health Care. 2018;30:602-607.

Peer review processes are frequently touted as a means for improving health care quality and safety, but they often lack standardization and evidence-based approaches. This survey study suggests that adopting certain best practices might make peer review programs more effective.

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