The Process of Writing a Case Report - AAP 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the date and participant name at the top of the form. Ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
3. In the Patient Information section, provide age and gender while being cautious not to include identifiable details about the patient.
4. For the Brief Description of Initial Presentation, summarize relevant sociocultural and occupational details concisely.
5. In Clinical Information Gathering, document history and physical examination findings in note form, focusing on relevant positives and negatives.
6. Outline your diagnosis using the Murtagh diagnostic model, including any alternative diagnoses considered.
7. Detail your management plan, ensuring it is patient-centered. Include pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies as well as community resources offered.
8. Finally, reflect on what you learned from this case in the Reflections section before saving or sharing your completed report.

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