However, brief reports should not exceed 1500 words, contain no more than 10 references, and no more than 1 table or figure. The title page, study group, authorship, and acknowledgment page should follow the format listed above. A masked copy is required. All brief reports require an abstract. Research brief reports require a structured abstract.
Case reports require a non-structured abstract.
Because of limited publication space, case reports are not often published. However, case reports with important educational messages, or those which suggest a new avenue for research, are considered. Ethics Case Studies Ethics Case Studies should include a brief case presentation, a discussion of relevant principles and concepts related to the case, and a discussion of their application. Discussion of innovative concepts, new observations, and analysis of approaches to solving dilemmas are encouraged. A comprehensive review of the subject is not required.