Peer Review
Peer review groups are an important aspect of professional development. Peer review group attendance is a component of both the General Practice Education Program- stage 2 (GPEP 2) and Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS).
The RNZCGP maintains the register of groups around the country, so to claim credits for GPEP2 or MOPS groups must be registered.
A peer review group consists of a group of health professionals meeting together on a regular basis to review clinical practice. The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) requires that for recertification all medical practitioners must be involved in peer review.
Peer review is an evaluation of the performance of individuals or groups of practitioners by members of the same profession or team. It may be formal or informal. Formal peer review is an activity where peers systematically review aspects of a doctor’s work. It would normally include guidance, feedback and a critique of the doctor’s performance.
