Abstract
The first issue for success of a Critical Pathway Conference is in defining a goal for the conference. Frequency, time and form of a Critical Pathway Conference depend on this goal and the conditions of hospitals. A conference will consist of a combination of announcements, lectures, reports and special lectures. A theme should be decided upon with relation to the goal. This theme may or may not be Critical Pathway. The second issue is to make thorough preparations. The conference program and agenda must be prepared with the goal, form and theme in mind.