Definition: Presentations of summary statements representing the majority agreement of physicians, scientists, and other professionals convening for the purpose of reaching a consensus--often with findings and recommendations--on a subject of interest. The Conference, consisting of participants representing the scientific and lay viewpoints, is a significant means of evaluating current medical thought and reflects the latest advances in research for the respective field being addressed.
IM; for general design of consensus development conferences as a subject or means of scientific communication; specify geographic term only if pertinent; a different main heading CONSENSUS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE is used for original report of a specific
See AlsoConsensus ExamplesConsensus Development Conferences, NIH as Topic
Other names Consensus Workshops; Workshops, Consensus; Workshop, Consensus; Consensus Workshop; Conferences, Consensus Development as Topic
