• Word limit: 3000
• Reference limit: 30
• Reference style: Vancouver

Please read these instructions for authors.

Viewpoint articles may be submitted at any time or solicited by the editorial board. Viewpoints on specialist topics should be written with a general audience in mind.

Viewpoints may contain a small number of headings but no sub-headings.

The basis and strength of evidence for key statements must be clear. For example:

• based on well-designed randomised controlled trials, meta-analysis or systematic reviews
• based on well-designed cohort or case-control studies
• based on uncontrolled studies or consensus

Before you submit your viewpoint, please read how to submit.

The journal does not hold itself responsible for statements made by any of its contributors. Statements or opinions expressed in the journal reflect the views of the author(s) and do not reflect official policy of the New Zealand Medical Association unless stated as such.