Conflict of interest is a range of personal

professional

or economic factors which may influence the objectivity and fairness of guidelines making experts’ decision

real or potential. Conflict of interest may influence the fairness and objectivity of the suggestions of guidelines recommendations

which could be coped through avoidance

disclosure

review and ethical training. The authors introduce the management and statement of conflict of interest in the process of making Chinese medicine clinical practice guidelines

as well as explain the specific aspects of conflict of interest statement.