This article reviews the development of physician credentialing for hospital privileges over the last 30 yr. Important developments are discussed in the ad mitting and clinical privilege areas. The second part of the article considers the legal aspects to creden tialing and the avenues for challenging credentialing denials. Finally, a generic credentialing form for phy sicians is presented for use by health care organiza tions.
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