Focus & Ethics

Focus

Journal of Medical, Clinical and Surgical Case Reports is dedicated to publishing high-quality original articles that provide valuable insights into rare, unique or challenging clinical scenarios across all areas of medicine, surgery and clinical practice. Our journal aims to:

  • Disseminate novel findings and clinical experiences that contribute to medical knowledge.
  • Highlight rare diseases, unusual presentations and innovative surgical techniques.
  • Support the medical community in understanding diagnostic dilemmas, treatment outcomes and patient management strategies.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of knowledge across specialties.

We prioritize case reports that provide educational value, challenge existing paradigms and have potential implications for clinical practice and future research.

Ethics

Journal of Medical, Clinical and Surgical Case Reports upholds the highest ethical standards in medical publishing. Authors must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Consent and Confidentiality
    • Authors must obtain informed written consent from patients (or their legal guardians) before submitting case reports.
    • Identifiable patient information (names, images or other personal details) should be anonymized unless explicit consent is given for disclosure.
  2. Ethical Compliance
    • Case reports should comply with ethical guidelines, including those outlined by the relevant institutional review boards.
    • Any off-label or experimental treatments must be clearly stated and justified.
  3. Conflict of Interest and Transparency
    • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest or financial relationships that may influence the content of the report.
    • Funding sources should be acknowledged to maintain transparency.
  4. Plagiarism and Data Integrity
    • Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data.
  5. Authorship and Contributions
    • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the case report and agree to the final manuscript.
    • Ghost-writing or honorary authorship is strictly prohibited.

By adhering to these ethical principles, the journal ensures the integrity, credibility and reliability of published case reports, contributing to the advancement of medical science and patient care.