INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

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Manuscript Submission

If your manuscript fits within the scope of the journal, we encourage you to submit. Acceptance is contingent on favorable peer review.

Our user-friendly electronic manuscript submission and peer review system allows you to submit your manuscript online securely, conveniently, and instantly. Authors can track the progress of their manuscripts from submission to publication. Assistance is available via e-mail if needed.

First-time submitters will need to register for an account. After you follow the link above for the submission page, select “New authors should register for an account.” Note that this account is separate from your Net Society account, so even if you are a member of the Net Society (which provides the ability to obtain free CME credit), you will still need to establish an account to use the manuscript submission system.

Authorship / Copyright / Disclosure / Acknowledgment Form

See the form in PDF format. At the time of article submission, each author must submit a form incorporating 4 statements: (1) authorship, (2) copyright transfer or federal employment, and (3) financial or other relationships that might pose a conflict of interest. The corresponding author must sign (4) the Acknowledgment statement. This form can be mailed to Physicians Postgraduate Press, P.O. Box 752870, Memphis, TN 38175-2870, faxed to the Production Coordinator at 901-273-2752, or scanned and uploaded during the electronic submission process.

Quick-Reference Checklist for Manuscript Submission

See the checklist.

Guidelines for Authors on Manuscript Preparation and Submission

See the guidelines.

Reprints

Authors receive a complimentary copy of the issue in which their article or letter appears and are sent a reprint order form at the time their article is published.

Authors can also order single copies of articles or back issues, as well as larger quantities of high-quality photocopies or reprints. Learn more about reprints.

Clinical Trials Registration Information

See the clinical trials registration information in our Information for Authors.

Embargo Policy

Material published in the Companion is embargoed until the 15th of the month of issue. Contact PCCembargo@psychiatrist.com.

Helpful Links

• Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals—Covers ethical principles related to evaluating, improving, and publishing manuscripts, as well as technical aspects of preparing and submitting manuscripts.
• CONSORT Statement—Provides guidelines for improved reporting of clinical trials through the use of a checklist and study flow diagram.

INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS

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Manuscripts that meet the Companion's scope and submission criteria are sent to expert consultants for peer review.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers who have a financial or personal conflict of interest related to a manuscript are obligated to decline the reviewer position.

Processing of Peer Reviews

The peer review process is conducted using the electronic submission system used for manuscripts. Potential reviewers are queried in advance about their availability. While reviewers are asked to complete their reviews within 3 weeks of receiving the manuscript, more expeditious turnaround is highly valued. If you would like to be a peer reviewer, please send your CV to primarycare@psychiatrist.com.

Confidentiality

The reviewers' identities are not revealed, and strict confidentiality regarding the submitted manuscript is maintained. Reviewers must not keep copies of the manuscripts they review or discuss any of the information or data with others.