Description:
Osteopathic Family Physician, the official journal of the
American College of Osteopathic
Family Physicians, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose to deliver information that helps
osteopathic family
physicians care for their patients, improve their practices, and better understand the activities
ACOFP is taking on their
behalf. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Association members and other health professionals. These areas include
such diverse topics as
preventive medicine,
managed care,
osteopathic principles and
practices,
pain management,
public health,
medical education, and
practice management.
The journal's particular emphases include an active
forum for the presentation of
family medicine research in diverse settings, involving medical students, residents, fellows, and
practicing professionals. Osteopathic Family Physician provides a forum for careful systematic reviews of primary care. As the official
journal of the
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians,
Osteopathic
Family Physician publishes policy statements, communications from the Board of Governors, and notices of important Committee and
Special Interest Group projects.
