Produced together with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the support of experts from the University of Queensland, this training course is designed to help health professionals and implementing partners understand, identify and enact safeguards against conflicts of interest, particularly within the context of public health and policy. The course is entirely self-directed and consists of four modules. Module 1 defines what conflicts of interest are, how they arise and the problems with them, especially in the context of commercial drivers of disease and illness. Module 2 uses a series of case studies to highlight the impact of conflicts of interest on health. Module 3 will discuss how to identify conflicts of interest, and how to prevent or manage them. And Module 4 consists of scenarios where participants can implement a risk-benefit analysis and outline ways to manage conflicts of interest.
Course Length: 6 hours
Target Audience: Health professionals, policymakers, and implementing partners involved in public health and policy development.
Affiliated Organisations: WHO | University of Queensland
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