A framework for Science Advice on Health: Principles and Guidelines

Abstract

The European Science Advisory Network for Health (EuSANH) is a network of science advisory bodies in Europe which are active in the field of health and provide independent scientific advice to their authorities. Currently, national science advisory bodies from more than half of the European member states are represented in the formal EuSANH organisation. Collaboration within EuSANH received a strong impulse from European Funding in the 7th framework programme (2009-2011) for a three-year project entitled Improving Science Advice for Health in Europe (EuSANH-ISA). One of the activities during this project was the development of a common methodological framework for science advice on health. This report describes the principles and guidelines of that framework.