Notes for contributors

Articles submitted for publication should be prepared according to the following guidelines:

Submissions

Original studies are not relevant for publication in this journal. Please only submit review articles.
Authors must supply their full name, job title and contact details.
Articles should be submitted on a computer disk or by email (Mac or PC: please save as Rich Text format) as well as a hard copy.
The Editor and the Review Board reserve the right to revise material or request amendments. The editorial staff reserve the right to amend material during production in accord with house style and the demands of space, layout, and so on.
All material submitted should be in English. We regret that it is not possible to accept material submitted in other languages.
English-language proofs are sent to the author designated, so that the edited material can be reviewed before publication. Corrections should be kept to a minimum.
All material is accepted for publication on the understanding that it has not been published before or is not due for publication elsewhere.
Copyright lies with the Publisher on acceptance for publication.

The brief

The readership
Articles should be written with the journal’s general readership in mind. Where necessary, abstruse terms, phrases and jargon should be explained for the non-specialist reader.
How much to write?
Articles average three printed pages in length. A convenient guide to wordage (including references) is as follows:
2pp 1,100 words
3pp 1,800 words.
Articles should not exceed 2,000 words
The inclusion of illustrations/tables is encouraged and allowance should be made for them by reducing the wordage accordingly (1/2 page illustration = 400 words).

Style and content

Article structure
Review papers and discursive features should be styled according to content and do not have to fit any rigid format. The use of subheads is encouraged to promote readability.
Tables and illustrations
As far as possible, articles should be suitably illustrated. Photographic illustrations will be returned after publication. However, all such materials are submitted at the owner’s risk; the Publisher accepts no liability for loss or damage while in possession of the material.
References
Authors should verify references against the original documents. The Vancouver style is used.
Other requirements
Original textual matter quoted from other authors must have formal citation and be appropriately referenced. Any statements that might be construed as being potentially defamatory must be avoided. Where appropriate, please obtain informed consent when submitting articles that include patient information.

Further information

Please address any queries to:
Elaine Bennett
European Journal of Palliative Care
Hayward Medical Communications
8–10 Dryden Street
London WC2E 9NA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7240 4493 Fax: +44 (0)20 7240 4479
email: edit@hayward.co.uk