Open AccessWriting a Case Report
Author(s) -
Johnstone Jennifer M
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
the australian journal of hospital pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0310-6810
DOI - 10.1002/jppr199828168a
Subject(s) - publishing , library science , citation , pharmacy , medicine , psychology , family medicine , political science , computer science , law
Case reports formed the platform for sharing of knowledge and experience in the practice of medicine. Although many journals do not publish case reports due to the negative contribution to impact factor, SMJ believes that case reports are integral to the system of medical education. However, it is important that case reports must add value to the current understanding and management of the disease. The following serves as a guide on cases that are worth reporting: