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Open Access 01-12-2011 | Editorial

Evolving dimensions in medical case reporting

Authors: Aristotle D Protopapas, Thanos Athanasiou

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Medical case reports (MCRs) have been undervalued in the literature to date. It seems that while case series emphasize what is probable, case reports describe what is possible and what can go wrong. MCRs transfer medical knowledge and act as educational tools. We outline evolving aspects of the MCR in current practice.

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Title: Evolving dimensions in medical case reporting
Authors: Aristotle D Protopapas
Thanos Athanasiou
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-164

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