Expectations and Requirements of Clinician Authors

Before a Clinical Inquiry can be assigned, it is important that all prospective authors read the following and understand the expectations and requirements.  If you have any questions, please contact - managingeditor@fpin.org

FPIN Clinical Inquiry Author Expectations & Requirements

• I am a clinician who is active in clinical care of patients.  (Physicians, psychologists, Pharm D's, etc.)

• I have already completed a Clinical Inquiry OR I am skilled at searching, critical appraisal of original research and writing OR I will work with an FPIN co-author mentor who has these skills OR I am a resident who will co-author with a faculty member

• I understand that I am expected to do a critical appraisal of all relevant studies, systematic reviews, guidelines, etc, and indicate a) the Level of Evidence, and b) the Grade of Recommendation using the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine criteria

• I understand that FPIN editors and peer reviewers will rigorously critique both my interpretations and writing style and I will need to revise my manuscript.  I may need to revise several times before the editor in charge approves my manuscript for submission to the publisher

• I release all copyright claims to FPIN and understand that I will have unlimited use of my manuscript for non-commercial teaching or research purposes

• I understand that an FPIN medical librarian will conduct a rigorous, standardized search to ensure the quality and thoroughness of literature identification

• I agree to communicate closely with the librarian assigned to my Clinical Inquiry, to engage in dialogue about the search strategy and search results to insure that the best available evidence and authoritative recommendations have been identified in the search

• I agree that the FPIN medical librarian assigned to my manuscript will also be listed as a co-author on the Clinical Inquiry

• I understand that it is imperative that I complete my manuscript and make revisions by the agreed upon due dates to facilitate the editing and publication process

• I understand that I must contact the managing editor as soon as possible if I will not be able to complete my Clinical Inquiry by the due date so that it can be assigned to another author

• I understand that there will be additional revisions I will need to make following submission and before acceptance for publication

• I understand that the FPIN editors will make every effort to ensure that my manuscript will be accepted for publication, but publication is not guaranteed

• I understand that peer review is an essential process for improving the quality of answers, and that along with authorship comes the responsibility of peer reviewing for other authors

• I agree to peer review a minimum of two Clinical Inquiries in the next year

• I understand that I will be asked to review new research and recommendations and update my Clinical Inquiry as needed so that it remains current and relevant.  (The FPIN editorial staff will alert you - the author - to new material potentially related to your Clinical Inquiry)

• I have no conflicts of interest and will report possible conflicts to the managing editor

Unsolicited manuscripts are not accepted.

Regards,

The Clinical Inquiries Team