Many of us get requests to review research papers in our areas of interest, such as Patient Engagement, our specific health issues, and any other topic we may inform them that we have an interest in.

Every time I agree to review I learn a lot, though I will admit that the first time I was very intimidated.

If I choose not to participate, there is an opportunity to suggest other people who might be interested in reviewing. There are some resources that would help people to learn how to do reviews well. The BMJ in particular has good guidelines, and most of the journals have their own guidelines.

Naturally I refer people whose interests I am aware of, but I would be happy to add names of other PAN members who may want to do reviews.

Any ideas on how this could work out?

Annette

(a.mckinnon@sympatico.ca)