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The case for case reports
Shamik Bhattacharrya1, Julie Miller, Allan H Ropper
1Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
Annals of Neurology
|September 3, 2014
Summary
Case reports, though often overlooked, are still valuable for academic clinicians. They remain a significant publication type for residents, offering essential learning and contribution opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Case reports, historically significant, are now often deemed anachronistic.
- Despite declining prestige, case reports constituted the majority of publications by residents in the Partners Neurology Residency program last year.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate the significance and utility of the case report format in contemporary medical literature.
- To advocate for the continued value of case reports, particularly for aspiring academic clinicians.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the perceived value and current usage of case reports within a neurology residency program.
- Review of historical context and contemporary trends in medical publishing.
Main Results:
- Case reports remain a substantial component of resident publications, indicating ongoing practical utility.
- While acknowledging variability in quality, the format retains significant merit for specific educational and clinical purposes.
Conclusions:
- The case report format, despite criticism, continues to be a valuable tool for medical training and academic development.
- Aspiring academic clinicians can benefit significantly from the practice and publication of case reports.
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