The Reported Training and Experience of Editors in Chief of Specialist Clinical Medical Journals

Article Abstract:

Editors of medical specialist journals are often practicing physicians who work part-time and have little ability or training as editors. Researchers sent surveys to 191 editors-in-chief of 262 peer-reviewed specialty journals. A total of 181 (95%) were part-time, 132 (69%) treated patients, and 164 (86%) had been nominated for the position by a professional society, the previous editor, or had responded to an advertisement. Eighty-five editors had no formal training in editing skills, but 53 believed they might benefit from such training.

Training, Editors

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Involving Patients in Medical Decisions: How Can Physicians Do Better?

Article Abstract:

Doctors should begin using patient education materials in their practice. Many doctors want to share decision-making with their patients but find they have little time to do it. A 1999 study found that many doctors did not include their patients in decision-making. The patient visits lasted only 16 minutes on average, indicating that time is an important factor. Educational materials can fill this gap and can include brochures, pamphlets, and videotapes. However, many doctors' offices are not set up to use these materials properly.

Editorial, Decision-making, Decision making, Evaluation, Patient education

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