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Call for Papers (New Journal): Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics: A Journal of Qualitative Research

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 12:40 PM PDT

A new journal published by JHU Press has put out its initial Call for Papers. The journal is entitled Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics: A Journal of Qualitative Research. All three of these descriptors are central to the medical humanities, so this looks to be an exciting and promising journal. Here are some details on the approach and scope of the journal:

Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics (NIB) provides a forum for exploring current issues in bioethics through the publication and analysis of personal stories, qualitative and mixed-methods research articles, and case studies.

Articles may address the experiences of patients and research participants, as well as health care workers and researchers. NIB is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of bioethical issues by engaging rich descriptions of complex human experiences. While NIB upholds appropriate standards for narrative inquiry and qualitative research, it seeks to publish articles that will appeal to a broad readership of health care providers and researchers, bioethicists, sociologists, policy makers, and others.

Thick content, indeed!

And here are the guidelines for submission. NIB has planned three symposia to kick things off for Volume 1:

Issue 1, July 2011: Living with Conflicts of Interest in Medicine (Symposium Editor, James DuBois)

Preference given to story proposals received by October 15.

Issue 2, September 2011: Nursing Aides in Long-Term Care Facilities (Symposium Editor, Amy Haddad)

Preference given to story proposals received by October 15.

Issue 3, December 2011: Experiences of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients (Symposium Editor, Charles Lidz)

Preference given to story proposals received by October 15.

Sounds terrific, so do consider submitting your work.

(h/t Lit&MED_ASBH listserv)