Sometimes even the best laid plans can go awry. The Colloquium can be overwhelming in a normal year and Madrid was approaching with more people and longer days than usual. It helps to recognize some friendly faces in the vast hallways, so CCNet planned a welcome dinner on the evening of their...

As part of its funding for a consumer co-ordinator, The Cochrane Collaboration requested that the CCNet design a plan for consumer participation in Cochrane Reviews.  The Collaboration and CCNet hired consultants who interviewed consumers, editors and authors to identify any gaps in the...