
doi: 10.7196/samj.4038
pmid: 20459898
The fundamental function of medical journals therefore is to publish not the 'truth' per se, but rather the current state of knowledge derived from good research conducted and reported with the utmost integrity.
Publishing, Biomedical Research, Drug Industry, Humans, Periodicals as Topic, Truth Disclosure
Publishing, Biomedical Research, Drug Industry, Humans, Periodicals as Topic, Truth Disclosure
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