PLoS ONE: Conflict of Interest Policies for Organizations Producing a Large Number of Clinical Practice Guidelines

PLoS ONE: Conflict of Interest Policies for Organizations Producing a Large Number of Clinical Practice Guidelines

"COI policies among organizations producing a large number of CPGs (clinical practice guidelines) currently do not measure up to IOM standards. Policy-makers, guideline funders, sponsors, and developers, as well as users need to address and demand improvements. Patients and populations need trustworthy CPGs, and the accurate disclosure and subsequent management of COI is essential to achieve that goal."