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IntroductionConstantly evolving technology and techniques within radiation therapy require practitioners to maintain a continuous approach to professional development and training. To drive the issues of quality and safety a step further radiation therapists need to accept the challenge of adopting peer review methods in day-to-day practice. It is clear that peer review has the potential to facilitate reflective practice, improve staff motivation and help foster a culture of quality and safety in radiation oncology. Continuing professional development in the workplace is nurtured by peer review of radiotherapy practice and an aptitude for this should be viewed as important to the profession as technical and clinical skills. Support for peer review must come from pre-registration educational systems as well as clinical managers. Peer review can identify trends and barriers associated with quality radiotherapy and share best practice or recommend changes accordingly. Implementing peer review requires that radiation therapists and other radiation oncology professionals embrace a culture that supports safety. There is compelling evidence supporting peer review implementation at both individual and department level in many professions.

This review of the current literature summarises the challenges and benefits of peer review in both individual and departmental practice.

An emerging developmental tool to help radiation therapists achieve better outcomes is ‘peer review’.

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