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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
Published on: September 20, 2018
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1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia-dr. Cipto Mangukusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Acta Medica Indonesiana
|October 16, 2007
Summary
Case reports educate clinicians on rare patient conditions, guiding manuscript structure and journal selection for maximum impact. Adhering to writing standards ensures effective communication of clinical findings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Writing
- Clinical Case Reporting
Background:
- Case reports are crucial for disseminating knowledge on unusual clinical presentations.
- Standard medical writing principles are applicable to case reports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential components and considerations for writing effective case reports.
- To guide authors in structuring case reports and selecting appropriate journals.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the typical structure of a case report article.
- Discussion of journal selection criteria based on case rarity and features.
Main Results:
- Case reports typically include title, authorship, introduction, case description, discussion, references, and acknowledgments.
- The IMRAD format may not always be suitable for case reports.
Conclusions:
- Effective case reports require a clear message tailored to a specific audience.
- Strategic journal selection enhances the reach and educational value of case reports.
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