Why should patients, their families, and their friends read PLoS Medicine?
According to the Pew Foundation, in the United States alone every year more than 100 million people go on-line in search of medical information. PLoS Medicine provides a new opportunity for these patients, their families, and their friends to be fully-informed about the latest medical research and how it relates to them. By offering top-quality, peer-reviewed clinical research free to the public, PLoS Medicine invites non-specialists to join the medical community in learning about important clinical issues. Because every research article is published with a clear and accessible summary written for a general audience, the journal ensures that a public audience can understand how medical research affects their lives.
