Box 21aOptions for date of publication

It is not NLM policy, but the following is an acceptable option:

The date of publication may follow the author names in the list of references when the name-year system of in-text references is used.

• Use the full date of publication
• Place the year after the last named author, followed by a period
• Keep other parts of the citation in their standard order
  NLM citation:

  • Gaul G. When geography influences treatment options. Washington Post (Maryland Ed.). 2005 Jul 24;Sect. A:12 (col.1).
  Name-year system of citation:

  • Gaul G. 2005 Jul 24. When geography influences treatment options. Washington Post (Maryland Ed.). Sect. A:12 (col.1).