### Question
What is the definition of professional review action?


### Answer
The definition of **professional review action** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 11151*:

> an action or recommendation of a professional review body which is taken or made in the conduct of professional review activity, which is based on the competence or professional conduct of an individual physician (which conduct affects or could affect adversely the health or welfare of a patient or patients), and which affects (or may affect) adversely the clinical privileges, or membership in a professional society, of the physician

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 117-ENCOURAGING GOOD FAITH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS AND REPORTS**

