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Date sent: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 11:51:45 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: michael frederic <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: cure/VIROLOGY and IMMUNOLOGY To: [log in to unmask] > Where would one obtain these peer reviews? > > Also, what do list members think are the best criteria for deciding on > Dr. A vs. Dr. B vs. Dr. C? > > >"In fact the only way to judge the efficacy of a surgeon is through > >peer review of published results." > > Michael Frederic, son of Wayne 70/69/67 What Dr. Romero was referring to was a "peer-reviewed" journal listing the results of a scientific study. For example, a review of a series of operations and the results of same. The author of such an article submits his/her research to a peer-reviewed journal; and the article is not published until the editorial board (composed of peers in the same field as the author) has reviewed the work and decided that it was done properly and in a non-prejudiced manner. Thus, anything which has been published in a "peer-reviewed journal", has been accepted as being scientifically sound. "Peer-review" used in this way does not refer to the abilities of individual doctors. That is much harder to determine. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************