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Editorial
. 2016 Apr 6:10:92.
doi: 10.1186/s13256-016-0868-9.

When to write a neurology case report

Richard A Rison  1 , Jennifer Kelly Shepphird  2 , Said R Beydoun  3
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When to write a neurology case report

Richard A Rison et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Case report publication has seen a resurgence in recent years as awareness of the value of case reports in clinical medicine has grown. Not all areas of medical research are amenable to large clinical trials. Many topics are better addressed by more detailed descriptions of multi-factorial components that contribute to outcomes, and these are areas where case reports shine. Determining the suitability of a case for publication requires background research and discussion. Writing a case or series reinforces many aspects of the medical training process, and house staff are encouraged to research, write, and submit reports. The medical community benefits in many ways from case reports, from improving individual patient care to guiding future research directions.

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