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Selecting, Writing Case Reports (Publish or Perish)

Selecting, Writing Case Reports (Publish or Perish). Atul Khasnis,MD Michigan State University. Is this a potential case report?. Uncommon presentation of a common disease Typical presentation of a rare disease A new disease. Identifying cases.

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Selecting, Writing Case Reports (Publish or Perish)

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  1. Selecting, Writing Case Reports (Publish or Perish) • Atul Khasnis,MD • Michigan State University

  2. Is this a potential case report? • Uncommon presentation of a common disease • Typical presentation of a rare disease • A new disease

  3. Identifying cases • Consider the total differential for the presentation (textbook, literature search, talk to consultants) • Pursue explanation for “unexplained” findings • Think horses, then zebras

  4. Types of case reports • Full case reports • Images (with legends) • Quiz • Clinical Vignette • Multiple choice questions • Letter to editor

  5. Anatomy of a case report • Background/Introduction/Abstract • Case report • Discussion • Summary/Learning points • References

  6. Case presentation • Include relevant details • Be concise yet comprehensive • Remember the difference between “spoken” and “written” language • Make a logical chronologic sequence

  7. Discussion • What’s different and how • How did diagnostic/therapeutic plans differ from previous reports • Make it flow • Include relevant references - ask yourself

  8. Writing tips • Use active voice over passive voice • Avoid jargon, abbreviations and invented words; use plain simple English (KISS principle- Keep It Simple Stupid !!) • Avoid long sentences • Avoid redundancy • Restrict to word limit

  9. Plan your publication • Cater content to reader • Select journal/s • Free-write, then revise/edit • Select literature and references germane to your specific case

  10. Journal selection • Type of case – who would be interested ? • Narrow choice to 3-4 journals • Look over case reports from those journals – who compares with your case ? • Select journals realistically

  11. Review • Look at and read your case report in print • Get it reviewed by all contributors - in time • Attempt unity and coherence in writing • Avoid spelling mistakes !!!

  12. Submission process • Write a good cover letter • Attempt online submission, when possible - quicker turnaround time and cheaper • Check specific journal requirements and comply • Figures - check format required - .jpeg, .tiff

  13. Useful resources • The Elements of Style • AMA Manual of Style • The Chicago Manual of Style

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