Editorials and peer review

All submitted manuscripts are read initially by the editor. One or more associate editors may also be involved in early decision making. Papers with insufficient priority for publication are rejected at this stage- sometimes with advice about resubmission in a different category. Other manuscripts are sent to experts in the field for peer review. The review process is blinded so that author identity, and usually reviewer identity, are not revealed, however, some reviewers choose to sign their comments. Guidelines for reviewers are available from the editorial board or from our web site (www.londonjournalofprimarycare.org). We aim to give at least an initial decision within 6 weeks. All accepted manuscripts are edited according to the journals style and returned to the author as page proofs for approval. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work. Ten offprints are supplied free. A fast tracking system is in place for selected manuscripts. Such papers are published rapidly and their authors should be prepared to use email and fax to deal with proofs and queries.