Episode 24 – PEER REVIEW: ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE AND LEAST UNDERSTOOD MEMBER BENEFITS

About this episode

Richmond dentist Dr. Bob Bigelow discusses the Virginia Dental Association’s peer review/patient mediation benefit.

Send us a review. SUMMARY: Richmond dentist Dr. Bob Bigelow discusses the Virginia Dental Association’s peer review/patient mediation benefit. Bigelow, involved for about three years, explains how mediation can resolve many patient complaints before they reach the Board of Dentistry, reducing stress and time for dentists and patients. Common issues include clinical problems, missed appointments, and misunderstandings about insurance or collections. GUEST: Dr. Robert W. Bigelow has been...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Bob Bigelow, Dr. Robert W. Bigelow

Topics covered

• peer review
• patient mediation
• dentistry
• member benefits
• patient complaints

Keywords

• peer review
• mediation
• patient complaints
• dentists
• Virginia Dental Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Virginia Dental Association, Board of Dentistry

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