An organized procedure carried out by a select committee of professionals in evaluating the performance of other professionals in meeting the standards of their specialty. Review by peers is used by editors in the evaluation of articles and other papers submitted for publication. Peer review is used also in the evaluation of grant applications. It is applied also in evaluating the quality of health care provided to patients.
Review, Peer,Peer Reviews,Reviews, Peer
D001315
Australia
The smallest continent and an independent country, comprising six states and two territories. Its capital is Canberra.
Canton and Enderbury Islands,Christmas Island,Christmas Island (Australia)
D012955
Societies, Medical
Societies whose membership is limited to physicians.
Medical Societies,Medical Society,Society, Medical