Peer review can be a good learning experience if:
A) the EMS system's medical director and administrative staff take part in the process.
B) the person or persons conducting the review have at least 10 years of EMS experience.
C) those conducting the review have good guidelines to follow and the person being evaluated keeps an open mind.
D) the information gained from the review is shared with other personnel within the EMS system.
Answer: C) those conducting the review have good guidelines to follow and the person being evaluated keeps an open mind.
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