Scientific Publication in Emergency Medicine: Imprint on the Future, , ,

Intensified research efforts in emergency medicine have resulted in a unique body of knowledge based on investigations involving emergency patients and conducted by emergency medicine researchers. The success and effectiveness of emergency medicine publications in the future rely on adherence to rigorous standards for peer review and editorial evaluation, introduction of value-added innovations, creative applications for electronic publication of scientific materials, and an unyielding commitment to quality and integrity. [Fontanarosa PB: Scientific publication in emergency medicine: Imprint on the future. Ann Emerg Med December 1997;30:782-784.]