The Journal of Medical Ethics is planning to publish a number of thematic issues and invites submissions of original or short papers on the following topics:

Deadline 15 December 2005

Public Health Ethics

Ethical issues is obstetrics and gynaecology

Multidisciplinary research in medical ethics

Deadline 15 June 2006

Equity and justice in health care

Ethical issues in oncology and palliative care

Teaching ethics to health care students and professionals

If you would like to discuss a possible submission please e-mail Søren Holm at holmscardiff.ac.uk with your idea. Prior discussion with the editor is not obligatory.

Please state in your submission letter that you would like the paper considered for a thematic issue.