Cochrane Policy Manual

The Cochrane Policy Manual (formerly 'The Cochrane Manual') is The Cochrane Collaboration's principal procedural resource. It includes important information on topics such as:

Access to 'Archie' and the Entity Website Builder
The Cochrane Collaboration has instituted software systems to assist with publications management ('Archie') and website development (Entity Website Builder). Information on access to these systems can be found in Section 1.4.6 of the Manual.

The Cochrane Collaboration's policy on endorsements
The Cochrane Collaboration has put in place policies and procedures governing the granting of endorsements by the organisation. The complete information about endorsements is available in Section 2.1.8 of the Manual.

... and much more.

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Please send all suggestions for amendments and improvements of the Cochrane Policy Manual to:

The Cochrane Collaboration
Operations Unit
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Oxford, OX2 7LG, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1865 310138
Fax: +44 (0)1865 316023
E-mail: operations-unit@cochrane.org

The Cochrane Manual is divided into three main sections:

  1. Central Organisation
    • Description of The Cochrane Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Support
  2. Collaboration Policies
    • Conflicts of interest
    • Publication policy
  3. Operations
    • Steering Group
    • Election Procedures
    • Collaborative Review Groups
    • Centres
    • Methods Groups
    • Fields
    • Consumer Network

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Updated on: April 18, 2013, 15:58

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