Thursday, May 7, 2015

Backlash over Stephen Leeder sacking puts Medical Journal of Australia in peril

Academics warning doctors and researchers may be reluctant to subscribe and contribute to eminent publication over concerns about credibility

The backlash from academics, scientists and doctors was swift when a respected emeritus professor of public health, Stephen Leeder, was sacked from his role as editor-in-chief of Australia’s most eminent medical journal last Friday.

The future of the Medical Journal of Australia [MJA], at least at present, looks perilous, with academics warning people may be reluctant to subscribe and contribute to it in future.

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