Academic independence, transparency and clear boundaries.
Governance
SIG Clinical Communication operates as an academic initiative in association with ICAIM, with defined Special Interest Group leadership and SigmaMozak Solutions serving as Knowledge & Implementation Partner.
Academic priorities and interpretation remain with the SIG leadership. SigmaMozak supports programme design, evidence synthesis, the national consultation, digital resources, institutional engagement, partnerships and implementation.
National consultation safeguards
- Institutional consultation findings are reported primarily in aggregate.
- Medical colleges are not publicly ranked.
- The consultation is not conducted on behalf of the National Medical Commission and is not a regulatory inspection.
- Institutional participation is voluntary.
Future academic initiatives
The SIG may develop additional academic activities in response to priorities identified through the consultation, evidence review and educator network.
Any future research, educational evaluation or institution-specific implementation activity should have clearly defined objectives, appropriate institutional approvals and separate governance where required. Participation in the national consultation does not imply participation in any subsequent activity.
Participation is not linked to any commercial product or service.
The national consultation is an academic exercise focused on institutional experience of clinical communication education. Participation does not require, imply or create any obligation to purchase, use, evaluate or adopt any commercial product or service.
SigmaMozak’s Knowledge & Implementation Partner role includes programme development, coordination, knowledge activities, digital resources, institutional engagement and implementation support. This role is disclosed transparently and is separate from institutional participation in the consultation.