Overview
A peer review assessment gives both the physician and the College feedback about a physician’s practice. Peer reviews are primarily an educational tool and involve:
- a pre-visit questionnaire,
- review of the physician’s latest practitioner profile from Alberta Health and Wellness,
- a site visit to the physician’s office by a medical colleague, who has a similar type of practice and is trained to conduct peer reviews,
- inspection of the physician’s office,
- an audit of a sample of clinical records, and
- discussion of case management from the clinical records.
The College receives a report from the peer reviewer with his or her findings following the assessment. The Assistant Registrar then meets with the physician to discuss the report’s finding and recommendations.
Read the detailed Peer Review Program Description
| Under the Health Professions Act, College Council is required to approve rules for participation in the Assessment and Competency Enhancement (ACE) Program. Following circulation of the proposed rules to the profession, Council approved the Rules for Member Participation in December 2011. |
Contact
Kimberley Murphy, Executive Assistant to Dr. Ken Gardener
780-392-3109 or 1-800-561-3899 ext. 3109 (Alberta only)
Kimberley.Murphy@cpsa.ab.ca