British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)

Aims & Scope

The journal has been at the forefront of medical education for over 50 years, publishing only the best and most authoritative clinical reviews, symposia, editorials and case reports available to doctors.

We also publish quality improvement projects and completed audits which follow the Squire guidelines.

All articles are concise, fully referenced, presented in an easy-to-read format and peer-reviewed by some of the world's leading international authorities.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine covers all specialties in hospital medicine, making it essential reading for doctors of all grades who want to ensure that their practice is evidence-based and up-to-date with all the latest clinical developments.

The Doctors in Training section of British Journal of Hospital Medicine is intended to provide clinical information in an easily accessible format to doctors in training.

Articles cover Clinical skills for postgraduate examinations, What you need to know about, Tips from the shop floor or What they don't teach you in medical school.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15567

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	559

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.335

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Breast cancer: presentation, investigation and management

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Chie, Innocent, Hadyn KN, Sunita

• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA): the basics

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Karishma, Panagiotis

• Neonatal jaundice: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Subhabrata, Janet

• Global ageing: successes, challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Emma, Richard

• Haematopoietic stem cell transplants: principles and indications

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Katalin, Robert, Vanderson

• Systemic sclerosis

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Michael, Ariane L

• Allergic rhinitis: diagnosis and management

  Citation: 99

  Authors: ZA, A, MM, M, I

• Osteosarcopenia

  Citation: 94

  Authors: James, Cyrus, Elaine

• What is noise-induced hearing loss?

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Tonghui, Aihui, Ke

• Hereditary angioedema: an update on causes, manifestations and treatment

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Hilary J, Konrad

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