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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Writing a pictorial essay.

W C G Peh¹, K H Ng

¹Singapore Medical Journal, 2 College Road, Singapore 169850. wilfred.peh@gmail.com

Singapore Medical Journal

|April 30, 2010

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This article defines pictorial essays, an educational format emphasizing visuals. These essays use extensive figures and legends for concise, impactful communication.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Scientific Communication

Background:

Pictorial essays are an educational article format.
They blend textual and visual information on a topic.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the structure and characteristics of pictorial essays.
To outline criteria for their publication.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the typical structure of pictorial essays.
Identification of key publication criteria.

Main Results:

Pictorial essays feature short text (1000-2000 words), limited references (8-15), and numerous figures (up to 20).
Figure legends often convey the core message.
Key publication criteria include currency, educational value, and high-quality illustrations.

Conclusions:

Pictorial essays offer a visually driven educational approach.
Their format prioritizes concise, high-impact communication through illustrations.