title: Consensus statements: applying structure.
abstract: The Instructions for Authors in this issue of THE JOURNAL describe a new format to be used for consensus statements.The format is epitomized in a structured abstract but affects the text itself. This Editorial explains why we are making this change, tells why each item is important, gives specific instructions for implementation, and provides examples.
authors: C M
authors: CM
authors: Olson
mesh_terms: D003226:Congresses as Topic; D032921:Consensus; D035081:Editorial Policies; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011786:Quality Control