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  1. P A Beckett
  1. Dr P A Beckett, Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent DE13 0RB, UK; Paul.Beckett{at}burtonh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk

https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2007.087411

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    The National Cancer Peer Review Programme is undertaken by peer reviewers and user reviewers resulting in assessments on the quality of cancer services for NHS patients in England.1 2 Throughout 2004–2007 the peer review process has been taking place across England. Responding to some disquiet at the benefits of peer review in its current format, the BTS Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Specialist Advisory Group decided to carry out a survey of lead lung cancer clinicians in all trusts in England who were undergoing peer review. The methodology of the survey is detailed in the online Appendix.

    A total of 94 responses were received from approximately 150 lung cancer leads (all consultant physicians). Responses were obtained from consultants in all cancer networks in England (fig 1). The majority (93%) had been personally involved …

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