Thieves’ Market Case Title Do NOT include the following: Final diagnosis (It should remain a mystery until the end.) Author/contributor names Institution name or logo
Introduction This should be a brief introduction to the case, but should not include the final diagnosis.
Case Presentation Presents the data about the patient. Information in this section should include: Description of why the patient sought medical help. Observations of the medical exam. Description and results of any specialized tests that were performed.
Case Investigation TestLevel (range) Hb14.3 (14.0‐17.4 g/dL) WBC9.0 (4‐11 x 103/mm3) Platelets188 (150‐400 x 103/mm3) CRP5 (<5 mg/L) ESR5 (<10 mm/hr) Include any test result data.
Case Management Document the management and outcome of the case by explaining the treatment plan for the patient. Outline what was done and the outcome. Details should include: Length of treatment Frequency of treatment Type of treatment and method Measurement of progress or lack of progress How and why the treatment ended
Case Question This should be a multiple choice question for audience response. EXAMPLE: What would you do next? A. Option B. Option C. Option D. Option
Case Discussion Summarize the lessons learned from the case and why they are significant for future treatments of similar cases.
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Patient Summary/Outcome Report the final patient diagnosis, long-term outcome and any future research plans or what more can be done concerning the case.
Take Home Message Outline the primary educational points of your cases study/diagnosis.