How to write a case report?

For many doctors, acupuncturists, and other practitioners, writing a case report can be the first effort to get articles published in a medical journal. It is considered a useful exercise and practice in learning how to write scientifically due to the similarity of the basic methodology. In a university-level of TCM education, reading and writing case reports are included as essential parts of the curriculum. According to my personal experience, it’s worth writing case reports not only because the understanding of a disease or a therapy can depend, but valuable information can be spread ！Therefore, a case report worthy of reading should contain both useful practical messages and educational purposes.

I listed some useful links to help you to write a case report!

1. Tips for writing a case report for the novice author, J Med Radiat Sci. 2013 Sep; 60(3): 108–113.

2. Sample paper: Acupuncture Treatment for Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report, Pain Research and Treatment

3. Sample paper: Treatment of juvenile stroke using Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA)–a case report, Acupuncture in Medicine

4. Sample paper: Treatment of Rosacea using acupuncture for improving the local skin microcirculation, Medicine (Baltimore)