1. The authors published in this specific edition of the journal, and a little bit about them and how they are portrayed.
There are so many different authors in each issue of JAMA; i.e. over 100. The general consensus of what I have gathered about each author is that they all have titles, and all of them have MA (Master of Arts) and MD (Medical Doctor), and most of them have a PhD. Each author that is published is given a small section that tells a little bit of their biography (where they went to school, what kind of doctor they are, what the article will be about), thus JAMA portrays each of its authors with high regard.
2. The intended audience.
The intended audience of JAMA is large enough that it spans from advice to doctors and researchers down to its patients. Each issue, from what I have observed, contains a 'JAMA Patient Page' that is essentially a collection of facts on a condition or illness.
3. The context of this journal issue and its effect on the content of the journal.
JAMA is a medical journal that dates back to 1883. It has been in print since that date, and has also included an online edition since 1997. The journal is structured very similar to a mass media magazine in its differing article types, although contains many less advertisements. It is very likely that JAMA interacts with other popular medical journals and is in competition for readers. If I were to make an assertion about the context of this journal, I would say that the popularity of JAMA, and its deep roots in history could lead it to be politically correct to maintain its standing.
4. Overall message of this issue.
This issue, in particular, of JAMA focuses on the changing conditions of critical care in the emergency room in relation to sepsis (when bacteria infects the blood stream).
5. Purpose of this issue.
The purpose of this issue is to provide information on the overall message above, as well as include smaller articles to round out the focus of the issue in order to draw in a larger audience.
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