Case reports

Case reports support the advancement of medical knowledge through the introduction of ideas and perspectives.

They aim to improve global health and increase clinical understanding by conveying best practice or by sharing key learnings from unique occurrences.

• Case studies should not encompass large populations/numbers of patients
• The author(s) must be involved in the direct care of the patient
• The author(s) must obtain written consent from the patient (where practical)
• All information including images/photographs must be de-identified/non-identifiable.

Consent must be obtained from participants via the CALHN Case Report Patient Consent Form.

Case report process:

1. discuss the proposal with the patient
2. obtain written consent from the patient
3. draft the case report
4. obtain head of department approval
5. submit the following to CALHN research services:
   1. the signed patient consent form
   2. the draft case report
   3. approval by the medical/nursing/allied health lead, clinical practice director, or equivalent (email is sufficient).