Work through the decision
Identify the evidence version, review question, examined sections and reviewer role/competence. Record relevant interests and actual observations. State the conclusion within its covered subject, method, period and geography. Keep missing checks, conditions and dispute routes explicit so another reader can assess what the review accomplished.
A fictional worked example
In a fictional review, a practitioner checks one document’s scope against a material record but does not assess laboratory methods or perform an audit. The record describes that limited check rather than issuing an independently verified product label.
Evidence and authority limit
Preparing or recording a review does not make the reviewer independent or competent beyond the actual stated scope.
Put it into practice
Write a scoped review record that includes one supported conclusion and two unexamined questions.
Keep this record: Reviewer, purpose, evidence version, observations, limitations and next action.
- The actual examined material is identified.
- Reviewer competence and interests are stated.
- The conclusion does not exceed the review scope.
