Our vision
ESCMID is strongly committed to increase efforts towards the transparent and rigorous production of guidance documents in the field of infectious diseases, clinical microbiology and infection control.
To achieve this goal the Society aims to:
• Select cutting edge topics
• Apply a sound, independent, and rigorous methodology
• Ensure a global perspective
• Apply strict procedures for the evidence appraisal and data extraction from a dedicated ESCMID group of trained young ESCMID members
• Apply a strict meritocratic process to select members of the guidelines' drafting groups
• Strictly monitor of conflicts of interest of panel members
The development of the ESCMID guidelines is supported by the ESCMID Guideline Subcommittee and the ESCMID Evidence Review Group.
ESCMID manual for clinical practice guidelines and other guidance documents
Details on the new operational procedures for the guidelines development are reported in the "ESCMID manual for clinical practice guidelines and other guidance documents".
The current document is the third version of the manual, which has been issued on 8 April 2022.
Main aims of the document are: 1) to underscore the ESCMID principles in developing guidance documents; 2) to provide guidance on the guideline development process, including when operating with other professional Societies; 3) to highlight differences between clinical practice guidelines and other types of guidance
It is strongly suggested that ESCMID members participating to the development of guidance documents familiarize themselves with the details in this document.
For further information please write to guidancedocuments[at]escmid.org