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Moderators introduce the aim of the session and relate it to the “ISDB programme for promoting independent information”, which is the main thread of this General Assembly.
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Parallel workshops are reported in plenary sessions (secretaries make reports and write main messages on flipcharts), and are followed by debate. Plenary sessions will feature short presentations and debate.
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All workshops are an opportunity for members to exchange experiences and should produce sensible and practical output for ISDB members and the next Committee.
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All talks should include lively examples.
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Moderators make conclusions and proposals for ISDB bulletins and ISDB as a society.
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Participants (particularly those who will present short presentations/reports) are encouraged to present posters.
Programme
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Sunday 30-11-2008 |
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Registration |
Committee meeting to complete organization of the GA |
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Monday 1 December (Day 1) |
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8.30-10.00 |
Welcome
ISDB Executive Committee report Report on the activities done during these 3 years (2005-2008) followed by questions and answers (Maria Font, Christophe Kopp, Jörg Schaaber) Launch of GA 2008 Explanation of the coming days’ programme related to “ISDB programme for promoting independent information” by ISDB President (Maria Font) |
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10.00-10.30 |
Coffee break |
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10.30-12.00 |
News from ISDB regions: report of regional coordinators Moderator: Inigo Aizpurua Review of activities in the region, challenges and difficulties, actions undertaken with results (e.g. Bogota meeting, training of junior editors)
Presentation of the new ISDB members: BIT Navarra, Pharmakon, Boletín de farmacovigilancia, Boletin de información terapéutica Cuba, Notas Farmacoterapeuticas, MEDEX Moldova, Drugs and medicine Armenia, Farmacos Costa Rica, Correo de AIS Peru, Minerva, Pacchetti informativi sui farmaci, BIP, Projekt Farmaka: number of issues, contents, financing, circulation, needs and expectations with ISDB |
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12.00-13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-15.00 |
New challenges and perspectives for information independent of drug and device industry Session mainly based on the programme for promoting independent information Introduction by moderator: Maria Font Secretary: Dulce Calvo Speakers introducing the debate: Gianni Tognoni, Amitava Guha, Ciprian Jauca |
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15.00-16.00 |
Walking and discussing in small groups (4-5 people): with one message back to plenary on what is the most pressing issue and challenge |
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16.00-16.15 |
Coffee Brek |
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16.15-18.00 |
Addressing these new challenges Introduction by moderator: Tim Reed; Secretary: Renee Vasbinder 16.15/16.30: Messages from the walk (+ on flipcharts) 16.30/17.00: Proposals from different perspectives: Zahed Masud; Nuria Homedes, Barbara Mintzes 17.00 – 17.30: Discussion 17.30 – 18.00: Conclusion and proposals for ISDB bulletins and ISDB as a society: Tim Reed and Jorg Schaaber |
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19.00 Bus leaves evening |
Special welcome to Nicaragua (20’ from Selva Negra): local food, drinks, dance, songs, theatre |
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Tuesday 2 December (Day 2) |
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8.30-8.40 |
Introducing the day’s programme Presentation of workshops by Jörg Schaaber |
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8.40-10.10 |
A) ISDB and issues of conflict of interest Moderator: Wolf D. Ludwig Speaker: Christophe Kopp Secretary: Carol Norquay |
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B) Why do drug prices matter? Moderator: Philip Sax Secretary: Isodro Sia Speaker: Tim Reed (HAI), Walter Thimme |
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C) Critical appraisal of drug promotion: good sources and methods Moderator: Claudia Vacca Secretary: Iñigo Aizpurua Speakers: David Menkes (HS); Barbara Mintzes |
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Report: why do drug prices matter? Conclusion and proposal |
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10.10-10.30 |
Coffee Brek |
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10.30-12.00 |
Reporting back in plenary session Moderator: Benoit Marchand Reports for each workshop by secretaries (5’ to 10’) followed by discussion (15’) |
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12.00-13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30-15.15 |
Critical appraisal of practice guidelines Plenary session Introduction by moderator: Iñigo Aizpurua Secretary: Carol Norquay Speakers on the systems that can help to appraise guidelines (AGREE, GRADE): Paola Mosquera (RED IBEROAMERICANA-GPC) Ciprian Jauca (Therapeutics Initiative) Discussion: sharing experiences, raising questions, relevance to practice and context among different regions Conclusion by moderator Critical appraisal of practice guidelines |
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15.15-15.45 |
Coffee Brek |
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15.45-16.45 |
Short reports in plenary Moderator: Anita Conforti Presentations (10’+ 10’ discussion)
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16.45-17.45 |
New Committee election Moderator: Maria Font Secretary: Christophe Kopp |
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17.45-19.00 |
New + Previous Committee meeting; Election of president, secretary and treasurer. Setting priorities and distributing tasks. |
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Evening |
“Free” evening Down town Matagalpa (30’) for those who want to have dinner outside Selva Negra and know a little bit of Matagalpa |
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Wednesday 3 December (Day 3) |
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8.30-8.45 |
Introducing the day’s programme Clotaire Nanga |
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8.45 – 10.25 |
Plenary sesión Continuing education experiences Moderator: Martin Cañas Secretary: Renee Vasbinder Speakers: Zahed Masud; Clotaire Nanga; Benoît Marchand; Christophe Kopp; Wolfgang Becker-Brüser (10 minutes each) Discussion Conclusion by moderator |
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10.25-10.45 |
Coffee Brek |
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10.45-12.45 |
Informing and working with consumers: sharing experiences Plenary session Introduction by moderator: Barbara Mintzes Secretary: Zahed Masud Speakers: Wolfgang Becker Brüser (Gute Pillen – Schlechte Pillen Germany) Andrew Herxheimer (DIPEX – UK) Natalia Cebotarenco (Moldova) Discussion Conclusion by moderator |
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12.45-14.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00-15.30 |
Lobbying regulators and decision makers Introduction by moderator: Roberto López Secretary: Blanka Pospisilova Speakers: Jörg Schaaber (Pharma-Brief – Germany); Claudia Vacca (Boletin de Farmacovigilancia – Colombia) Ciprian Jauca (Therapeutic Initiative) Discussion Conclusion by moderator |
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15.30-16.00 |
Coffee Brek |
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16.00-17.30 |
Parallel workshops:
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17.30-18.30 |
New committee meeting |
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Social event |
Closing evening: dinner, drinks, sharing something from each country (song, dance, theatre, joke, musical instruments available) |
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Thursday 4 December (Day 4) |
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8.30-8.45 |
Introducing the day’s programme Natalia Cebotarenco |
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8.40-9.10 |
Introducing selected posters |
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9.10-10.40 |
Collaboration among ISDB bulletins 2 workshops in parallel
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10.40-11.00 |
Coffee Brek |
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11.50-12.30 |
Reporting in Plenary Session by secretaries (5’ for each workshop) followed by discussion (20’) Conclusion of the GA: Introduction by the ISDB President of the new Committee and presentation of a working plan and Proposals for bulletins and for ISDB as a society. Debate Closing words by host organisation (Benoît Marchand) |
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