Vancouver Referencing
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Referencing is an essential part of academic writing and editing on Physiopedia. If you're editing for Physiopedia your reference list should be in Vancouver Style.
Please Note: There are different versions of Vancouver referencing and this Article is only a guide; if you have any doubts about your referencing you should always check with your lecturer, supervisor, course handbook and/or coursework guidelines.
While we do require that you follow the Vancouver style of referencing, you can choose different ways to create the actual text of the reference which you will then add when using the Cite function:
- Have the citation generated for you using a Google Scholar extension (aka Add-On) e.g. for Chrome or Firefox web browsers.
- Search for the article you're citing in pubmed.com, copy the information needed for the citation (at the top of the page) and paste into the Cite function box in Physiopedia. Rearrange the information to fit the Vancouver style of referencing (see examples below).
- Copy the Generic Sample (below) for the type of format you are sourcing and paste it into the Cite function box in your Physiopedia article. Use this as a handy guide as you replace the generic text with the correct information for your specific citation. If you use this option, please follow the upper/lower case as provided in the sample to ensure accuracy in the referencing style.
To find the correct short form for the journal you are citing, search for the article in pubmed.com and note the short form above the article title at the top of the page (see the example below).
How to Write a Reference[edit | edit source]
There are three basic bibliographic information that you need to be aware of to write a refernce of a material regardless of its type:
- Author or editor
- Date of publication
- Title of the item
Using the Vancouver style you can reference any source of information such as: journal articles, books, websites, conference papers etc.
This table provides the method for different sources and an example for each:
Journal article[edit | edit source]
Vega KJ, Pina I, Krevsky B. Heart transplantation is associated with an increased risk for pancreatobiliary disease. Ann Intern Med 1996;124:980-3.
Warner JA, Warner JO. Early life events in allergic sensitisation. Br Med Bull 2000;56:883-93.
Popplewell EJ, Innes VA, Lloyd-Hughes S, Jenkins EL, Khdir K, Bryant TN, et al. The effect of high-efficiency and standard vacuum-cleaners on mite, cat and dog allergen levels and clinical progress. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2000;11:142-8.
Cancer in South Africa [editorial]. S Afr Med J 1994;84:15.
Enzensberger W, Fischer PA. Metronome in Parkinson's disease [letter]. Lancet 1996;347:1337.
Clement J, De Bock R. Hematological complications of hantavirus nephropathy (HVN) [abstract]. Kidney Int 1992;42:1285.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article. Short Form Title of Journal. Year;Volume:Page-range.
Journal article in a supplement[edit | edit source]
Gazzard B. British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines for the treatment of HIV-infected adults with antiretroviral therapy (2005). HIV Med 2005;6(suppl 2):1-61.
Warner JO, Jones CA, Kilburn SA, Vance GHS, Warner JA . Pre-natal sensitization in humans. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2000;11(Suppl 13):6-8.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article. Short Form Title of Journal. Year;Volume (Suppl number):Page-range.
Journal article in electronic format[edit | edit source]
Chappuis F, Rijal S, Soto A, Menten J, Boelaert M. A meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of the direct agglutination test and rK39 dipstick for visceral leishmaniasis. BMJ 2006;333:723-6. http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/333/7571/723 (accessed 10 Oct 2006).
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article. Short Form Title of Journal. Year;Volume:Page-range. http://URLofelectronicarticle (accessed 09 Sep 1999)
Journal article: electronic and print versions differ[edit | edit source]
Juul AB, Wetterslev J, Gluud C, Kofoed-Enevoldsen A, Jensen G, Callesen T, et al. Effect of perioperative β blockade in patients with diabetes undergoing major non-cardiac surgery: randomised placebo controlled, blinded multicentre trial. Abridged version: BMJ 2006;332:1482-5. Full version: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/332/7556/1482 (accessed 4 Oct 2006).
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article. Abridged version: Short Form Title of Journal. Year;Volume:Page-range. http://URLofelectronicarticle (accessed 09 Sep 1999)
Journal article with part/issue number required[edit | edit source]
Malek MM, Burd RS. The optimal management of malrotation diagnosed after infancy: a decision analysis. Am J Surg 2006;191(1):45-51.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article. Short Form Title of Journal. Year;Volume(Issue):Page-range.
Books[edit | edit source]
You need to give details of the author(s), year of publication, title, edition if it's not the first edition, principal place of publication and publisher.
Hill C. Practical guidelines for cystic fibrosis care. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1998.
Krentz AJ, Bailey CJ. Type 2 diabetes in practice. London: Royal Society of Medicine, 2001.
Kennedy I, Grubb A. Medical law. 3rd ed. London: Butterworths, 2000.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s). Title of book. Volume (if applicable). City of Publication: Publisher, Year.
Edited book[edit | edit source]
Johnson CD, Taylor I, editors. Recent advances in surgery. Vol 23. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), editors. Title of book. Edition (if not first). Volume (if applicable). City of Publication: Publisher, Year. p111-12.
Chapter in a book[edit | edit source]
Watkins AD, Neuropharmacology. In: Kay, AB editor. Allergy and allergic diseases. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1997. p505-17.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Chapter Title. In: Surname, Initial(s) editor. Title of book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year. p111-12.
Electronic publications/websites/web pages[edit | edit source]
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Disease fact sheet: avian influenza. www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/ai/index.htm (accessed 9 Oct 2006).
Department of Health. Policies and guidance. www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/fs/en (accessed 2 May 2006).
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s) OR Name of Organisation/Department. Title of electronic publication/webpage. Year of publication. Available from: http://URLofelectronicpublication (accessed 09 Sep 1999).
Conference proceedings[edit | edit source]
Kimura J, Shibasaki H, editors. Recent advances in clinical neurophysiology. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress of EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology; 1995 Oct 15-19; Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1996.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), editors. Title of paper. Proceedings of the #th Name of Conference; Year Mon Day(s); City, Country. City of Publisher: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Conference paper[edit | edit source]
Bengtsson S, Solheim BG. Enforcement of data protection, privacy and security in medical informatics. In: Lun KC, Degoulet P, Piemme TE, Rienhoff O, editors. MEDINFO 92. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Medical Informatics; 1992 Sep 6-10; Geneva, Switzerland. Amsterdam: North-Holland, 1992. p1561-5.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s). Title of paper. In: Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), editors. Title of Published Proceedings: Proceedings of the #th Name of Conference; Year Mon Day(s); City, Country. City of Publisher: Publisher, Year of Publication. p1111-2.
Government publications[edit | edit source]
Great Britain. Health of the Nation. London: HMSO, 1991. (Cmnd 1523.)
NHS Executive. Clinical governance: quality in the new NHS. London: Department of Health, 1999.
Royal Liverpool Children's Inquiry. The Royal Liverpool Children's Inquiry: report. (HC; 12-II). London: Stationery Office, 2001.
Act of parliament[edit | edit source]
Access to Justice Act 1999. London: The Stationery Office, 1999.
Reports[edit | edit source]
Faulkner A, et al. Effectiveness of hip prostheses in primary total hip replacement: a critical review of evidence and an economic model. Alton: Core Research on behalf of the NCCHTA, 1998. (Health technology assessment. review; v. 2, no. 6)
Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust. CHI action plan/Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust. Southampton: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, 2000.
Dissertations[edit | edit source]
Bunker VW. Nutrition in the elderly with particular reference to essential trace elements [dissertation]. Southampton: Univ. Southampton. 1987.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s). Title of dissertation [dissertation]. City of publication: Institution Name. Year of publication.
Dictionary and Similar References[edit | edit source]
Stedman's medical dictionary. 26th ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995. Apraxia; p119-20.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Title of reference book. Xth ed. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of publication. Title of entry from reference book: p111-12.
Newspaper article[edit | edit source]
Charter D. Patients die after wrong transplant. The Times 2001 Sept 13.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s). Title of article. Name of Newspaper Year Mon Day.
Organisation as an author[edit | edit source]
Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. Hypertension, insulin, and proinsulin in participants with impaired glucose tolerance. Hypertension 2002;40:679-86.
Computer file[edit | edit source]
Hemodynamics III: the ups and downs of hemodynamics [computer program]. Version 2.2. Orlando (FL): Computerized Educational Systems, 1993.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Title of computer program [computer program]. Version X. City of Publication (ABBREVIATION State of Publisher): Publisher, Year of publication.
Pamphlets and booklets[edit | edit source]
Cite pamphlets and booklets in the same way you would a book. If it does not include all the necessary information, put down as much information as you can.
British Nutrition Foundation. Nutrition in pregnancy. London: British Nutrition Foundation, 1994.
Buck SF, Brown DA. Mortality from lung cancer and bronchitis in relation to smoke and sulphur dioxide concentration, population density and social index. London: Tobacco Research Council, 1964. (Tobacco Research Council research papers 7).
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) OR Name of Organisation. Title of pamphlet. City of Publication: Publisher, Year.
Personal communications[edit | edit source]
Personal communications should usually be cited in the body of your text:
...(J Bloggs, personal communication, 2006)...
Audiovisual material[edit | edit source]
Abrahams PH. McMinn's interactive clinical anatomy [CD-ROM]. Version 2.0. London: Mosby, 2001.
Acland RD. Acland's DVD atlas of human anatomy. DVD 3. The trunk [DVD]. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s). Title of audiovisual item [DVD]. Version X. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of publication.
Television and radio programmes[edit | edit source]
Television and radio programmes should usually be cited in the body of your text:
...(Horizon, "The world's first face transplant", BBC2, 17 Oct 2006)...
Cochrane Library[edit | edit source]
Lord JM, Flight IHK, Norman RJ. Insulin-sensitising drugs (metformin, troglitazone, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, d-chiro-inositol) for polycystic ovary syndrome (Cochrane review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003;(2):CD003053
Generic Sample[edit | edit source]
Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s), Surname Initial(s) et al. Title of article (Cochrane review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Year;(Edition):CDXXXX