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Radiology Case Reports: A New Peer-Reviewed, Open-Access Journal Specializing in Case Reports
Michael L Richardson1, Felix S Chew1
1Editors-in-Chief, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Radiology Case Reports
|June 15, 2016
Summary
Radiology Case Reports (RCR) is a new open-access journal addressing the decline in case report publications. RCR aims to support medical knowledge frontiers and scientific writing skills for physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Journalism
- Radiology
- Scientific Communication
Background:
- Established radiology journals increasingly prioritize major research studies over case reports.
- This shift has led to fewer publication opportunities for valuable case reports.
- Case reports are crucial for advancing medical knowledge and training new authors.
Observation:
- A new peer-reviewed journal, Radiology Case Reports (RCR), has been established.
- RCR specializes exclusively in the publication of case reports.
- A distinguished Editorial Board has been assembled to support the journal.
Findings:
- RCR provides open access, making all published articles freely available online.
- The journal aims to ensure the survival and flourishing of case report medical journalism.
- It offers an accessible platform for physicians to share unique clinical observations.
Implications:
- RCR will increase visibility and accessibility of case report literature.
- The journal supports the development of scientific writing skills among physicians.
- This initiative helps maintain the vital role of case reports in medical education and practice.
