Davis L C, Diianni A T, Drumheller S R, Elansary N N, DAmbrozio G N, Herrawi F, Piper,J, Cosgrove, L
BMJ 2024; 384 :e076902 doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076902
Abstract:
Conflicts of interest among panel members of DSM-5-TR were prevalent. Because of the enormous influence of diagnostic and treatment guidelines, the standards for participation on a guideline development panel should be high. A rebuttable presumption should exist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to prohibit conflicts of interest among its panel and task force members. When no independent individuals with the requisite expertise are available, individuals with associations to industry could consult to the panels, but they should not have decision making authority on revisions or the inclusion of new disorders. Read more …