| Writing a case report: polishing a gem? | |
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PMID: 18677298 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Case reports describe patient cases which are of particular interest due to their novelty and their potential message for clinical practice. While there are several types of case reports, originality and clinical implications constitute the main virtues by which case reports are judged. Defining the educational message and choosing the right audience are vital steps in the process of writing. Generally, a case report is structured, its main components being the abstract, the introduction, the case description and the discussion. Guidelines and tips for writing case reports are not enough for making a successful author, but they help, especially less experienced doctors, to exercise and improve their writing. If properly prepared, case reports can still communicate new observations in an interesting and pleasant way, thereby enriching our knowledge, even in the era of evidence-based medicine. |
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Authors:
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N Papanas; M K Lazarides |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology Volume: 27 ISSN: 0392-9590 ISO Abbreviation: Int Angiol Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-04 Completed Date: 2008-10-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8402693 Medline TA: Int Angiol Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 344-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece. papanasnikos@yahoo.gr |
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Editorial Policies Evidence-Based Medicine Guideline Adherence Guidelines as Topic Humans Language Medical Records* Peer Review, Research Periodicals as Topic* Writing* |
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