British Medical Journal

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal. It is one of the world's oldest general medical journals. Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

Etymology

The term "British Medical Journal" is derived from its country of origin, the United Kingdom, and its focus on the field of medicine. The word "journal" comes from the French "jour", meaning "day", reflecting its regular publication.

History

The BMJ was first published in 1840 by the British Medical Association (BMA). It was originally called the Provincial Medical and Surgical Journal, and became the British Medical Journal in 1857.

Content

The BMJ publishes original research, review articles, clinical guidelines, and news in the field of medicine. It also publishes analysis and opinion on the science and practice of medicine, as well as on the implications for health and health policy.

Impact

The BMJ is widely recognised for its commitment to open access, patient involvement, and methodological rigour. It has a high impact factor, indicating that its articles are frequently cited in scientific literature.

Related Terms

British Medical Association: The professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom.
Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
Medical journal: A periodical publication intended to communicate the latest research and developments in medicine.
Impact factor: A measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year.

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British Medical Journal