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How to write a case report

How to write a case report. Dr Taqi Hashmi MB BChir MA (Cantab) MRCGP Family Medicine Consultant Department of Family Medicine King Faisal Hospital & Research Centre - Jeddah. The research challenge. The first step : the case report. Detailed view. The basic case report components.

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How to write a case report

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  1. How to write a casereport Dr Taqi Hashmi MB BChir MA (Cantab) MRCGP Family Medicine Consultant Department of Family Medicine King Faisal Hospital & Research Centre - Jeddah

  2. The research challenge

  3. The first step : the case report

  4. Detailed view

  5. The basic case report components • Case presentation: C/O, O/E, (PMH, FH, Investigations, Differentials, Rx) if indicated, Outcome • Abstract (summary) • Background (Why this case?) • Discussion (Validity, uniqueness, new knowledge, review of cases) • Learning points (3) • Refs

  6. We want this

  7. But we start with this

  8. Think process not outcome • Case presentation: C/O, O/E, (PMH, FH, Investigations, Differentials, Rx) if indicated, Outcome • Background (Why this case?) • Refs • Discussion (Validity, uniqueness, new knowledge, review of cases) • Learning points (3) • Abstract (summary)

  9. What do they want? "In the era of evidence-based practice, we need practice-based evidence.” Professor Michael Kidd AM

  10. New! • Pathogenesis • Adverse effect • Disease • Diagnostic procedure • Treatment (drug/intervention)

  11. Unusual • Unusual or rare • Unusual presentation of a common disease • Unusual association of diseases/symptoms • Rare disease • Unexpected outcome (positive or negative) including adverse drug reactions • Important • Clinical lesson – reminder • Images

  12. We are all exhausted but…

  13. Don’t let the opportunity pass

  14. Make a note!

  15. Get the consent before they go!

  16. Will it fly?

  17. Pubmed time

  18. MyNCBI : Sign Up & Sign In

  19. The 3 S’s Search Sort Summarise

  20. Get the format & syntax right

  21. Write clearly & logically

  22. Proof read multiply

  23. Identify your weak links • Time management • Literature search • Weak syntax • Weak logic

  24. Organise your tasks & info

  25. Teamwork

  26. But be prepared to go alone

  27. It is going to happen • Rejection is good news. • Revision is great news! • Major revision • Minor revision • Address the points ONLY

  28. Rejection? Resubmit at least eight times

  29. A different angle

  30. How is Saudi Arabia doing?

  31. Regional Comparison

  32. Similar population size 2010 Figures MSA 28m, GDP $442b, 15K KSA 27m, GDP $676b, 25K

  33. Increasing contribution of other fields

  34. Why aren’t we achieving our potential?

  35. Even ice melts

  36. A supportive environment

  37. Leadership by example at the local level

  38. Streamline the approvals process

  39. Be part of a local research network

  40. Be genuine

  41. @dr_taqi

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