Peer review-an important component of continuing education

Thanks to teleconferencing, peer review and clinical audit of our cases are still continuing during these times. This is an important part of Orthopaedic surgical practice in a major teaching hospital like Concord Hospital and is vital for learning. These audits are attended by Surgeons, trainee surgeons and resident medical officers as well as our Nursing and Allied health team members. We use these as a teaching tool and also for discussion of complex patients and to debate treatment options.

Peer review meetings such as these form part of our continuing professional development and is audited yearly by the Australian Orthopaedic Association to ensure we remain current with our knowledge and practice.