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Conflicts of Interest in the Development and Dissemination of Clinical Practice Guidelines

Jong-Myon Bae 1

1제주대학교

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ABSTRACT

Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioners and patients in making appropriate health care decisions in specific clinical circumstances. The potential influence of industry in the development or dissemination of clinical practice guidelines raises ethical concerns. A review of the development and dissemination of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines shows that the interaction between the pharmaceutical industry and academic societies can undermine clinical guidelines and harm the industry’s reputation. Thus, it is argued here that the process of developing and disseminating clinical practice guidelines should not be tainted by problems of corporate support and transparency. Furthermore, the process should identify and manage any conflicts of interest and ensure the patient-centeredness of the evaluation of emerging medical evidence.

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