Writing in the Health Sciences: Citation: AMA 11th Edition

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Journal Article

Author Last Name First Initial Middle Initial. Title of article. Accepted Abbreviation of Journal Title Year; Volume:Inclusive Page Numbers. doi.(if available)

In listed references, the names of all authors should be given unless there are more than 6, in which case the names of the first 3 authors are used, followed by “et al.”.

Example
Morris JL, Kraus DM. New antiretroviral therapies for pediatric HIV infection.
J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther  2005;10:215-247.

Internet Site

Authors (if indicated). Organization responsible for the site. Title of page or document. Available at: URL. Accessed Month day, year.

Example
Food and Drug Administration.  MedWatch.  Available at:  http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html.  Accessed June 13, 2007.

Book

Editor’s Last Name First Initial Middle Initial followed by “eds”. Title of Book. Edition number. City of publication, State Abbreviation: Name of Publisher; Year.

Example
Tisdale JE, Miller DA, eds. Drug-Induced Diseases: Prevention, Detection and Management. 1st ed. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2005.

Book Chapter

Chapter Author Last Name First Initial Middle Initial. Title of chapter. In: Name of Book. Edition Number. Editors Last Name First Initial Middle Initial, eds. City of publication, State Abbreviation: Name of Publisher; Year.

Example
Calis KA, Sheehan AH. Formulating effective responses and recommendations:  A structured approach. In: Drug Information: A guide for pharmacists. 4th ed. Malone PM, Kier KL, Stanovich JE, eds. New York: McGraw Hill; 2012.