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Family Practice Template

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About the Family Practice format

Family Practice is a peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press, covering Primary Care and Health Outcomes, Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare, Chronic Disease Management Strategies.

PublisherOxford University Press
Reference styleAuthor–year (OUP)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Family Practice, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — Family Practice has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inPrimary Care and Health Outcomes Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Chronic Disease Management Strategies Healthcare Systems and Technology Mental Health Treatment and Access
ISSN0263-2136
Citation impact (2-yr)1.54
h-index149
i10-index2,792
Total citations152,375
Article processing charge$4,704
Top institutions publishing hereRadboud University Nijmegen
Journal websitefampra.oupjournals.org
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Family Practice per year

92
2014
110
2015
147
2016
146
2017
138
2018
96
2019
150
2020
185
2021
147
2022
125
2023
85
2024
116
2025

Citation impact of Family Practice by publication year

3.5K
2014
2.8K
2015
4.6K
2016
4K
2017
2.6K
2018
1.8K
2019
2.2K
2020
3K
2021
1.3K
2022
552
2023
249
2024
109
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Family Practice

Sampling for qualitative research

Martin Marshall · 1 Jan 1996

The probability sampling techniques used for quantitative studies are rarely appropriate when conducting qualitative research. This article considers and explains the differences between the two approaches and describes three broad categories of naturalistic sampling: convenience, judgement and theoretical models. The principles are illustrated with practical examples from the author's own research.

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The consultation and relational empathy (CARE) measure: development and preliminary validation and reliability of an empathy-based consultation process measure

Stewart W Mercer · 1 Oct 2004

BACKGROUND: Empathy is a key aspect of the clinical encounter but there is a lack of patient-assessed measures suitable for general clinical settings. OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to develop a consultation process measure based on a broad definition of empathy, which is meaningful to patients irrespective of their socio-economic background. METHODS: Qualitative and quantitative approaches…

The key informant technique

MN Marshall · 1 Jan 1996

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: This article considers the role of the key informant technique as a qualitative research method and examines the potential contribution of the approach to health care research. METHOD: The principles underlying the technique and the advantages and disadvantages are considered, illustrated with examples from a range of social science studies. RESULTS AND…

Family Practice template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Family Practice format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Family Practice template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Oxford University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Family Practice use?
Family Practice uses Author–year (OUP) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Family Practice, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Family Practice?
No. DocuGuru generates the oup-authoring-template LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Oxford University Press-ready Family Practice document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Family Practice template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Family Practice format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Family Practice?
Family Practice is a multidisciplinary journal published by Oxford University Press. DocuGuru's Family Practice template matches Oxford University Press's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Family Practice PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Family Practice template (the oup-authoring-template class) that is ready to submit to Oxford University Press, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Family Practice template cost?
You can start writing in the Family Practice template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Family Practice PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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