Cite the dataset by combining the DOI landing page with the metadata deposited for that DOI, then format both into the structure Citing Medicine specifies for datasets. The DOI Handbook states that a DOI name resolves through the Handle System to current information supplied for the identified object, commonly a landing page maintained by the registrant. Crossref's DOI lookup returns the metadata deposited for that DOI, which for datasets identifies the registrant and version.
- Resolve the DOI and open the landing page. Record the dataset title, the registrant or data center, and any version or access information the page supplies for the identified object. Expected result: the current description of the dataset as the registrant presents it.
- Look up the same DOI in Crossref and read the deposited metadata. Confirm the registrant and version fields against the landing page. Expected result: a verified registrant and version, or a mismatch you note before proceeding.
- Assemble the citation elements and apply the Citing Medicine rules and examples for datasets. Expected result: a citation whose elements come from the landing page and deposited metadata and whose structure matches the NLM format.
If the landing page and deposited metadata disagree on registrant or version, treat the record as unresolved and check the registrant's own dataset record before finalizing the citation. Citing Medicine supplies the structured examples and rules across publication types, including datasets, so use its dataset example as the template for element order and punctuation.