The role of the clinical editor
1991
The Role of the Clinical Editor
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Peter Selby, Peter Twentyman
Conclusion
The editorial process for clinical papers has unique requirements that differ from laboratory experimental science.
Supporting Evidence
- The Clinical Section has grown rapidly in the last 3 years.
- Editorial policies aim to balance the publication of positive and negative results.
- Clinical editors require knowledge of clinical practice and research methodology.
Takeaway
This editorial explains how editing clinical papers is different from editing lab papers because clinical editors need to understand patient care and research.
Potential Biases
There is a publication bias favoring positive results, which the editorial policy attempts to minimize.
Limitations
The editorial acknowledges that the acceptance rate for clinical papers is similar to that for experimental papers, which may not account for the unique challenges in clinical research.
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