Peer Review: The analysis of a clinician's care by a group of that clinician's professional colleagues. The provider's care is generally compared to applicable standards of care, and the group's analysis is used as a learning tool for the members of the group.

 

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Peer Review: The analysis of a clinician's care by a group of that clinician's professional colleagues. The provider's care is generally compared to applicable standards of care, and the group's analysis . . . View Full Definition

Reciprocal Review: An appraisal method where the subordinate and the manager are evaluated by each other based on agreed-upon performance criteria.

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