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10 steps to case report-BMJ
The document outlines 10 steps for writing a case report, including: discussing the case with a medical team, obtaining patient consent, gathering information from medical notes and tests, writing up the presentation, diagnosis, management and outcome, coming up with a title, conducting background research, highlighting what makes the case unique, writing a conclusion, drafting an abstract, and discussing options for presenting or publishing the report. The overall goal is to share interesting or unusual medical cases in order to advance clinical knowledge and aid other physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
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- 1. ا َكِبَر ِاسمِبأَاقرَقَلَخ ذيَّل READ IN THE NAME OF YOUR LORD WHO CREATED;THE HOLY QURAN (096-001)
- 2. 10 steps towriting a case report DR AHMED SAYEED,MD,MRCP(UK)
- 3. Why publish acase report Unusual presentation Surprise twist,
- 4. Share with worldaudience We must tell the rest of the medical world. This is how we continue our lifelong learning Aid faster diagnosis and treatment for patients.
- 5. Step 1 Sit downwith your medical team to discuss interesting aspects of the case learning points to highlight
- 6. The team Ideally, aregistrar or middle grade will mentor Another junior doctor or medical student
- 7. Shared responsibility Allocate jobsto split the workload, Set a deadline and work timeframe Discuss the order in which the authors will be listed.
- 8. SAHIH INTERNATIONAL: INDEED,ALLAH ORDERS JUSTICE AND GOOD CONDUCT AND GIVING TO RELATIVES AND FORBIDS IMMORALITY AND BAD CONDUCT AND OPPRESSION. HE ADMONISHES YOU THAT PERHAPS YOU WILL BE REMINDED. QURAN 016.090
- 9. Team work andhard work All listed authors should contribute substantially The person doing most of the work put first and the guarantor
- 10. Step 2 Gettingconsent Gain permission Written consent to write up the case from the patient
- 11. Step 3 Informationgathering The medical notes Hospital’s electronic systems, blood results Imaging
- 12. Step 4 Writingup The interesting points of the presentation, Investigations leading to diagnosis Management of the disease/pathology. Get input on the case from all members of the team, highlighting their involvement. Also include the prognosis of the patient, Don’t forget patient’s perspective
- 13. Step 5 Comingup with a title Discuss a title with your supervisor and other members of the team, The title should be concise and interesting Enable people to find it in medical literature search engines.
- 14. Think about How youwill present your case study a poster presentation scientific paper Consider potential journals or conferences
- 15. Step 6 Backgroundresearch Research the disease/pathology that is the focus of your article Write a background paragraph or two, highlighting the relevance of your case
- 16. Step 7 Howyour case is different Explore how the case presented differently to the admitting team If your report is focused on management Explore the difficulties the team came across Alternative options for treatment.
- 17. Step 8 Conclusion Finishby explaining why your case report adds to the medical literature Highlight any learning points.
- 18. Step 9 Writingan abstract Ideally 100-200 words Should highlight all your key points concisely
- 19. Step 10 Whatnext ? Discuss with your supervisor or team about options for Presenting or Publishing your case report Departmental Team meeting Hospital grand round.
- 20. Lead by example مْمُكِلاَج ِر ْنِم ٍدَحَأ اَبَأ ٌدَّمَحُم َانَك ا َََل َوْنِكَمَتَاخ َو ِ َّاَّلل َلوُسَر ٍءْيَش ِلُكِب ُ َّاَّلل َانَك َو ۗ َينِيِبَّنالَعااميِِل Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.The holy quran 33-40
- 21. The History 21-year Saudimale presented with the history of Cough and choking. Dysphagia Shortness of breath Swallowed foreign body at age 9 Weight loss of 5 kgs in one month
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- 24. Title and reviewof literature Tb presenting as BEF in young healthy man
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- 28. Presented as posterin 12th annual conference of saudi society of medical microbiology and infectious disease 2018 at Jeddah Hilton. KSA
- 29. Hurray ! Publishedas case report
- 30. The celebration continues Sellected as reviewer for BMJ case report
- 31. More rewards ! Sellectedas reviewer for Journal of infection- elsevier
- 32. Summary of 10steps Research Uniqueness of your case Conclusion Abstract Publish Discuss with team Consent Gather information Writing up Title
- 33. Thank you foryour attention انه َو ُهُّمُأ ُهتَِلَمَح ِهيَدِلواِب َنسانِاإل َانيَّص َو َواِلىَعفي ُهُلصاِف َو ٍهن َو رُكاش ِنَأ ِينَمعالييكَدِلواِل َوَََّيَلِإُصيرَمال We have enjoined man concerning his parents: His mother carried him through weakness upon weakness, and his weaning takes two years. Give thanks to Me and to your parents. To Me is the return.The holy quran 31-14
- 34. References 1.VICTORIA STOKES, FOUNDATIONYEAR 2 DOCTOR, TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS, BASILDON HOSPITAL, 2.CAROLINE FERTLEMAN, PAEDIATRICS CONSULTANT, THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL NHS TRUST BMJ 2015; 350 DOI: HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.1136/BMJ.H2693 (PUBLISHED 27 MAY 2015)CITE THIS AS: BMJ 2015;350:H2693 3. GOOGLE IMAGES
Editor's Notes
- #6 Begin by sitting down with your medical team to discuss the interesting aspects of the case and the learning points to highlight. Ideally, a registrar or middle grade will mentor you and give you guidance. Another junior doctor or medical student may also be keen to be involved. Allocate jobs to split the workload, set a deadline and work timeframe, and discuss the order in which the authors will be listed. All listed authors should contribute substantially, with the person doing most of the work put first and the guarantor (usually the most senior team member) at the end.
- #12 Gather all the information from the medical notes and the hospital’s electronic systems, including copies of blood results and imaging, as medical notes often disappear when the patient is discharged and are notoriously difficult to find again. Remember to anonymise the data according to your local hospital policy.
- #13 Write up the case emphasising the interesting points of the presentation, investigations leading to diagnosis, and management of the disease/pathology. Get input on the case from all members of the team, highlighting their involvement. Also include the prognosis of the patient, if known, as the reader will want to know the outcome
- #14 Discuss a title with your supervisor and other members of the team, as this provides the focus for your article. The title should be concise and interesting but should also enable people to find it in medical literature search engines. Also think about how you will present your case study—for example, a poster presentation or scientific paper—and consider potential journals or conferences, as you may need to write in a particular style or format.
- #15 Also think about how you will present your case study—for example, a poster presentation or scientific paper—and consider potential journals or conferences, as you may need to write in a particular style or format.
- #16 Research the disease/pathology that is the focus of your article and write a background paragraph or two, highlighting the relevance of your case report in relation to this. If you are struggling, seek the opinion of a specialist who may know of relevant articles or texts. Another good resource is your hospital library, where staff are often more than happy to help with literature searches.
- #17 How your case is different Move on to explore how the case presented differently to the admitting team. Alternatively, if your report is focused on management, explore the difficulties the team came across and alternative options for treatment.
- #18 Conclusion Finish by explaining why your case report adds to the medical literature and highlight any learning points.
- #19 Writing an abstract The abstract should be no longer than 100-200 words and should highlight all your key points concisely. This can be harder than writing the full article and needs special care as it will be used to judge whether your case is accepted for presentation or publication.
- #20 What next Discuss with your supervisor or team about options for presenting or publishing your case report. At the very least, you should present your article locally within a departmental or team meeting or at a hospital grand round. Well done!