Letters should not exceed 800 words and 10 references, and the full names, job positions (e.g. Senior Lecturer), departments (if applicable), institutions/companies, and locations (e.g. Auckland) of the letter's author(s) must be placed at the foot of the letter.

References should be in the Vancouver style. Receipt of letters is not acknowledged - unless it is decided not to publish the letter or if questions arise. Priority of publication may be given to short letters.

Please send letters as an MS Word attachment via email to: nzmj@cdhb.govt.nz.

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.