The BC Medical Journal follows a style that is a combination of the styles described in the AMA Manual of Style, the Chicago Manual of Style, Editing Canadian English, the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, and Citing Medicine, along with exceptions that are specific to the journal. For example, re words (centre, litre, etc.) follow the British spelling pattern. The journal’s style has developed over time and includes conventions followed by many medical publications in North America. Thank you for your interest in this proudly Canadian publication and for accepting our un-Canadian contrarian streak when it comes to spelling choices.
—ED
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