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Generate accurate Vancouver book citations with ICMJE compliant formatting. Perfect for medical, nursing, and health science papers.

Vancouver Book Citation Format

Basic Book:

#. Author(s). Title. Edition. Place: Publisher; Year.

Book Chapter:

#. Author. Chapter title. In: Editor, editor. Book title. Publisher; Year. p. X-X.

Vancouver Book Citation Examples

Single Author Book

1. Williams AB. Introduction to clinical medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2023.

In-text: (1)

Multiple Author Book

2. Smith JD, Johnson MR. Medical biochemistry. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2024.

In-text: (2)

Edited Book

3. Thompson LM, editor. Advances in clinical neurology. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2023.

In-text: (3)

Book Chapter

4. Garcia R. Drug metabolism and interactions. In: Smith JD, editor. Clinical pharmacology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2024. p. 112-145.

In-text: (4)

Ebook

5. Brown S. Digital health innovations [Internet]. New York: Springer; 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 20]. Available from: https://example.com/ebook

In-text: (5)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a book in Vancouver format?

Use the format: Author(s). Title. Edition. Place: Publisher; Year. Example: 1. Smith JD, Johnson MR. Medical Textbook. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2024.

How do I cite a book with multiple authors in Vancouver?

List up to 6 authors, then add "et al." for more. Use initials after surname without periods. Example: 1. Smith JD, Johnson MR, Williams AB, et al. Title. Publisher; 2024.

How do I cite a book chapter in Vancouver format?

Include chapter author, chapter title, "In:", editor, book title, publisher, year, and pages. Example: 1. Garcia R. Drug interactions. In: Smith JD, editor. Clinical Pharmacology. Elsevier; 2024. p. 45-67.

How do I cite an ebook in Vancouver format?

Format like print but add "[Internet]" after title, URL, and access date. Example: 1. Smith JD. Medical Guide [Internet]. Publisher; 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 15]. Available from: URL

Do I include edition number in Vancouver book citations?

Yes, include edition after the title (except for first editions). Use abbreviations: 2nd ed., 3rd ed., Rev ed. Example: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 21st ed.

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