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How to cite using AMA in the health sciences

This guide covers the basics of the American Medical Association's (AMA) citation style.

Format, example and tips - RxFiles

Elements to include and formatting

Author Name(s). Chart Name. Online Monograph Name (edition). Publication date (if available). URL (no period after the URL)

Example (Drug Comparison Chart)

  1. Crawley A, LeBras M, Regier L, Wiebe A. Tapering Opioids and Rotating: Choosing an Approach. RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts (14th Ed). May 2023. Available from: www.rxfiles.ca 

Example (Geri-RxFiles)

  1. Regier L, Bareham B. Dyslipidemia in Older Adults. Geri-RxFiles Drug (4th Ed). Sept 2024. Available from: www.rxfiles.ca

Tips

  • Look for the author names on the top right of the Drug Comparison Charts and under Acknowledgements for Geri-RxFiles
  • Specific database title should be in italics.