Manuscript Editing

The authors are responsible for all statements made in their work, including changes made by the Editor or manuscript editor. An accepted manuscript will be copyedited to conform to Journal style and usage, which are based on widely accepted conventions of grammar and the AMA Manual of Style. This editing may be substantive. Authors will be sent galley proofs for review and approval. It is the corresponding author’s responsibility to read the edited manuscript proof, answer all queries fully, and return the proof by the requested deadline. Once an article is printed, the only redress for an error in the article is to publish an erratum. The online article itself will not be changed. If the corresponding author will be unavailable to review galleys, he or she must arrange for a coauthor to read and return the proofs by the deadline or publication will be delayed.