Kosin Med J.  2022 Jun;37(2):102-106. 10.7180/kmj.22.109.

How to write case reports in medicine

• Im SI

• KMID: 2532039
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.22.109

Abstract

Medical research has become an important part of providing care to patients. Case reports published in medical journals can communicate information to the medical community about rare or unreported features, conditions, complications, or interventions. Case reports are generally short, focusing on key components such as a summary and introduction, case presentation, and discussion. Authors now have access to free, continuously updated case reports of different types from multiple journals. This review introduces the process and mechanisms for how and when to prepare a case report. We briefly review the editorial process of each of these complementary journals, along with author anecdotes, hoping to inspire authors to write and continue writing case reports; and discusses the essentials of a case report, aiming to provide guidelines for improving medical writing skills.

Keyword

Case reports; Guideline; Medical writing; Publications

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