Does health technology assessment affect policy-making and clinical practice in Sweden?
Many interrelated forces change practice, but the cases presented here indicate that HTA reports have had a high impact on clinical guidelines, as well as a moderate or high impact on comprehensive decisions, the initiation of research and changes in clinical practice.
There will be challenges in any partnership. Regular meetings, division of responsibility and open, nonjudgmental communication will diffuse the problems encountered in day-to-day practice and will ensure that the partners enjoy a rewarding relationship for many years to come.