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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
Published on: September 20, 2018
How to Write a Case Report?
1Department of Dermatology, KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Abstract:
Case report is regarded as one of the first line of evidence in medical science. There have been numerous circumstances, where the initial dissemination (and breakthrough) of scientific knowledge had been done, with the help of case reports. Case report is a particular variety of manuscript that showcases the unusual features and management of a patient. The words of William Osler (Father of modern medicine) "Always note and record the unusual…publish it. Place it on permanent record as a short, concise note. Such communications are always of value," still hold relevance in today's era. In this article, we shall discuss the keys to draft a case report worthy of publication.
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