It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of all peer reviews are “shams,” thus, it’s worth a few minutes of education so you’re not left grappling if you suspect you might be the target of one. As physicians, we purchase malpractice insurance (or it’s provided by an employer) to protect us from patients who file
Sham peer review: Why is there no malpractice insurance for this? originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
