Open AccessGuideline on writing a case report
Author(s) -
Basim Alsaywid,
Nada Mansour Abdulhaq
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/ua.ua_177_18
Subject(s) - guideline , teamwork , key (lock) , medicine , quality (philosophy) , knowledge management , medical education , process management , computer science , engineering , philosophy , computer security , epistemology , pathology , political science , law
Research is an important competency that should be mastered by medical professionals. It provides an opportunity for physicians to develop numerous skills including communication, collaboration, time management, and teamwork. Case report, as a research design, describes important scientific observations that are encountered in a clinical setting to expand our knowledge base. Preparing a case report is far easier than conducting any other elaborative research design. Case report, with its main components, should be focused and delivers a clear message. In this article, the key components of a case report were described with the aim of providing guidance to novice authors to improve the quality of their reporting.