Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3122

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Publication type: Journal Article

Soffer A.
Hazards in publication of proceedings
Archives of Internal Medicine 1982; 142:2074-2076

Abstract:

Editors of medical journals are frequently asked to publish the proceedings of sponsored symposia. The publication of proceedings can serve as a vital source of continuing medical education if certain safeguards are observed.

Keywords:
*editorial/sponsored symposia & conferences/journal supplements/continuing medical education/INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PUBLICATION/PROMOTION DISGUISED: JOURNAL SUPPLEMENTS, CONTROLLED CIRCULATION JOURNALS AND NEWSLETTERS/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS