Overview
This program gives physicians and the College feedback about a physician’s practice. Primarily an educational tool, peer reviews typically involve the following:
- A pre-visit questionnaire
- Review of the physician’s latest practitioner profile from Alberta Health & Wellness
- A site visit to the physician’s office by a medical colleague in a similar type of practice who has received training to conduct a peer review
- Inspection of the physician’s office
- An audit of a sample of clinical records
- Discussion of case management from the clinical records
The College uses the information collected to develop a report. A college staff member then meets with the physician to discuss the report’s finding and recommendations. Program Description
In accordance with section 35(4) of the Health Information Act, the College and its agents and employees agree not to disclose patient identifying information to any other persons except as authorized by the Medical Profession Act.
Contact
Tanya Wicks
780-969-5005 or 1-800-561-3899 ext. 5005 (Alberta only)
twicks@cpsa.ab.ca.