What to disclose
| Relationship | Information needed |
|---|---|
| Employment or consultancy | Organisation, role, dates and product connection |
| Investment, licensing or paid advice | Nature of the interest and parties involved |
| Research funding | Source, relevant work and current connection |
| Close personal relationship or dispute | Relevant person or organisation and the connection |
| Direct competitive interest | Product or market relationship |
| Other IAHPM award work | Programme, applicant or product and involvement |
Declaration and review
Declare the relationship for the particular assignment; a biography alone is insufficient. An unconflicted programme authority considers borderline cases and records the reasons for clearance or recusal. Update the declaration when new information emerges.
Recusal and replacement
A direct financial interest, current applicant relationship or other material conflict requires replacement. Private access remains blocked until clearance. A replacement must preserve the professional role needed for the assessment; the chair remains separate from the initial reviewers.
Decisions and appeals
A conflicted person cannot score, moderate, sign or decide an appeal on the case. Appeal decision-makers must not have made the original decision. Prior access and professional connections are considered when assigning the work.
Reporting an undisclosed relationship
Give the case or award reference, relevant parties and facts supporting the concern. Declarations, clearances, recusals and assignment changes remain with the case record.