Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care publishes articles of relevance to primary health care. The journal is distributed to members of the Association of Family doctors in Scandinavia. The Editorial board is appointed by the National Colleges or Societies of General Practice in the Nordic countries. The journal aims to present balanced publication of: Clinical scientific articles of importance to daily clinical work, including prevention in primary health care with special emphasis on general practice. Articles on epidemiology and health service research. Articles that can contribute to the evolution and refinement of the scientific methods necessary for primary health care research.