Clinical Reports

Clinical Reports
Reports are very practical documents which are common in many disciplines. However, their structure and content can vary widely depending upon the context in which they are written. This section describes general characteristics that apply to most report writing tasks.
Purpose of Clinical Reports

The purpose of a report is usually to analyze and present the outcomes of a project, research or a workplace experience. Frequently, recommendations are made based on these outcomes.
A report often provides information about research or data collection, for example, an experiment you have undertaken in a laboratory. It also draws upon the previously published information. Some of the many ways you can draw upon your research in a report include justifying your aims and research methods, demonstrating the validity of your findings, and identifying areas for future research. Any information you incorporate from your reading will need to be referenced.
Structure of Clinical Reports
Reports are organized into sections with headings. The organization of the report allows your reader to skim through the document and quickly locate information that is most useful to their purpose. Bulleted lists, graphs, and tables are common features in report writing.
The sections described below are typical of reports across many disciplines, and they will usually appear in the order presented. You may need to include additional sections, or change the names of some headings.

Clinical Reports Must Follow This

Question 10%

Extensively discusses the background of the question providing insightful analyses of the rationale and identifying alternative questions

Evidence 30%

Provides an extensive and detailed synopsis of the literature. Thoroughly critiques articles considering strengths and weakness of evidence provided. Clarifies evidence in support of alternative views. All literature is peer reviewed or primary resources from credible contemporary sources.

Observation, Analysis & Evaluation 50%   

Thoroughly analyses clinical practice in relation to the question. Discriminates rationally using reasonable judgment when evaluating and critiquing clinical practice against contemporary literature. Provides extensive consideration for changes to practice based on findings
Referencing 5%

Accurate use of APA referencing style in all instances. A range of in- text citations has been used.

By admin in Essays on October 30, 2016