The Cochrane Consumer Network is made up of fellow consumers who are committed to the philosophies of The Cochrane Collaboration and the importance of consumer participation in informed healthcare decision-making processes.

The World Health Organization (1978) states: The people have the right and duty to participate individually and collectively in the planning and implementation of their health care.

Our core function is to provide consumer input into developing Cochrane systematic reviews of best evidence in health care and in utilising this evidence.   More detail...