The British Medical Bulletin is a peer‑reviewed medical journal that publishes review articles, original research, and thematic issues covering a broad range of topics in clinical medicine and related biomedical sciences.
Publisher and History
- Established in 1945, the journal is currently published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Society of Medicine.
- It is issued quarterly.
Scope and Content
- The journal emphasizes comprehensive, up‑to‑date reviews that synthesize current knowledge in specific medical fields.
- Articles may cover areas such as epidemiology, pathology, therapeutics, health policy, and medical education.
Abstracting and Indexing
The British Medical Bulletin is indexed in major bibliographic databases, including:
- PubMed/MEDLINE
- Scopus
- Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science)
- EMBASE
Access
- Content is available both in print and electronically through institutional and individual subscriptions.
- Selected articles may be accessed open‑access under the journal’s hybrid publishing model.
Editorial Policy
- The journal adheres to standard ethical guidelines for scholarly publishing, requiring disclosure of conflicts of interest and compliance with research ethics.
Reputation
- As a long‑standing publication within the medical literature, the British Medical Bulletin is regarded as a reputable source of synthesized biomedical knowledge for clinicians, researchers, and educators.
