Writing case reports : a practical guide from conception through publication /: a practical guide from conception through publication. (2016 ©2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Clifford D. Packer, Gabrielle N. Berger, Somnath Mookherjee.
• Other Names: Packer, Clifford D; Berger, Gabrielle N; Mookherjee, Somnath
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction; Writing Case Reports; The Violinist Who Lost His Vibrato; Evidence Value of€Case Reports: "What Actually Happened"; Impact of€Case Reports; Case Reports: Form and€Function in€the€Twenty First Century; References; Chapter 2: The Historical Tradition of€Case Reporting; The Case Report in€Ancient and€Medieval Times; Origins of€the€Modern Case Report; The Rise, Decline, and€(Electronic) Rebirth of€the€Case Report; References; Chapter 3: The Educational Value of€Case Reports; Educational Benefits of€Reading Case Reports. Educational Benefits of€Writing Case Reports for€Medical Students and€Residents Educational Benefits of€Writing Case Reports for€Practicing Physicians; References; Chapter 4: Practical Benefits of€Case Reporting; Introduction; Contribution to€the€Medical Literature; The Case For Guidelines; Contribution to€Patient Care; Career Enhancement; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Is My Case Good Enough?; Introduction; What Makes a€Good Case?; A Process to€Assess Your Case; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: How to€Get Started; Introduction; Obtain Consent; Collect Images and€Data Early. Create a€Team Just Write Something!; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: How to€Write a€Traditional Case Report; The Title; The Abstract; The Introduction; The Case Description; The Timeline; The Discussion; Context of€the€Case; Explanation of€Events: Developing a€Hypothesis; Speculation: The€Broader Implications; The Teaching Point; The CARE Guidelines and€Checklist; References; Chapter 8: Special Considerations; Adverse Drug Reaction Case Reports; N-of-1 Trials; Case Series; How to€Write a€"Clinical Images" Article; The "Clinical Quiz" or "Mystery Image"; References. Chapter 9: How to€Write a€Clinical Vignette Abstract Introduction; Step 1: Just Tell the€Story! Then Revise Using These Tips & ; Step 2: Write Good Learning Objectives; Step 3: Write a€Focused Discussion; Conclusion; References; Chapter 10: How to€Write a€Clinical Problem Solving Manuscript; Introduction; Selecting the€Case; The Planning Stage; Constructing the€Case Protocol; Constructing the€Case Discussion; Writing the€Manuscript; Journals with€Additional Emphasis on€Clinical€Reasoning; Clinical Teaching Points; Final Steps; Guide to€Authorship; Conclusion; References. Chapter 11: Submitting a Case Report Manuscript Introduction; Defining the Target Audience; Selecting a Journal and Format; Predatory Publishers; Submitting a Case Report Manuscript; Conclusion; References; Chapter 12: The View from the Journal; Introduction; Presubmission Checklist; Responding to Peer Review; Step 1. Break Down the Critique into Manageable Segments; Step 2. Examine the reviewer and editor comments in totality.; Step 3. Draft responses and revisions to the manuscripts.; Step 4. Compose a response letter.; Conclusion; References; Chapter 13: It's Published!
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (197)
• Subjects: 808.06/661; 610; Medicine; Medical writing; Medical history taking; Family medicine; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Composition & Creative Writing; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Rhetoric; REFERENCE -- Writing Skills; Medical history taking; Medical writing; Medical -- Family & General Practice; General practice; Medical Records; Medical Writing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319418995; 3319418998
• Related ISBNs: 331941898X; 9783319418988
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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