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What should the References section in a case report primarily consist of?
Which is NOT an advantage of using case reports in research?
In which forums can case reports be published?
What is typically included in the concluding section of a case report if a separate conclusion section is not required?
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Which of the following represents a disadvantage when conducting case reports?
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What is a recommended feature for the References section in a case report according to journal guidelines?
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What unique aspect do case reports allow researchers to examine?
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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of case reports?
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What components are generally included in a case report?
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason for publishing a case report?
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What should be avoided in the title of a case report?
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What is an essential element to include beneath the title of a case report?
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In terms of format, what should you do before submitting a case report?
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What might some journals require in addition to the general components of a case report?
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Which of the following is a suggested method for enhancing the title of a case report?
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What is an example of unusual content that might be published in a case report?
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What is typically focused on in case reports?
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Why are case reports considered the first line of evidence?
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What is a crucial ethical requirement before writing a case report?
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Which step is essential in evaluating a case report submission?
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How do case reports contribute to future research?
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Which element is not typically included in well-written case reports?
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What type of cases do authors of case reports often look for?
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What is a common misconception about the level of evidence provided by case reports?
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Study Notes
Definition of Case Report Study
- A case report study is an article that describes and interprets an individual case, often written in the form of a detailed story.
- Case reports often focus on rare diseases, unusual clinical presentations, or uncommon complications or events.
Importance of Case Report Study
- Case reports are considered the lowest level of evidence, but they are also the first line of evidence, as they are where new issues and ideas emerge.
- A good case report will be clear about the importance of the observation being reported.
- If multiple case reports show something similar, the next step might be a case-control study to determine if there is a relationship between the relevant variables.
Choosing a Case Report Topic
- Choosing the right topic can make or break a case report.
- There are several case report archetypes that journal editors expect to see when evaluating a case report submission.
Steps to Take Before Writing a Case Report
- Obtain consent from the patient; informed consent is an ethical requirement for most studies involving humans.
- References should be primary sources and should come from reputable academic sources.
- The References section should be formatted according to each individual journal’s author guidelines.
Publishing Case Reports
- Case reports can be published in general medicine journals, specialty medical journals, journals dedicated to case reports, and conferences and symposia.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Case Reports
- Advantages: can be published quickly, provides very detailed information, allows detailed investigation into situations which would be unethical or impractical to perform using another study design.
- Disadvantages: may include researcher bias, difficult to replicate, can't always be generalized to the broader population.
Guidelines to Writing a Clinical Case Report
- Reasons for publishing a case report: unexpected association between diseases or symptoms, unexpected event in the course of observing or treating a patient, findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect.
How to Format or Structure a Case Report
- Different journals have slightly different formats for case reports.
- A case report typically includes the following components: title, abstract, introduction, case, and discussion.
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A case report is an article that describes and interprets an individual case, often focusing on rare diseases, unusual clinical presentations, or uncommon complications. This quiz covers the definition and characteristics of case reports.