How do I search for medical case studies?
Answer
There are two library databases, PubMed and CINAHL Complete, where you can search for medical case studies.
PubMed
- Search for your topic in PubMed
- In the left-hand menu click on “Additional Filters”
- Under article type, select “Case Reports”
- Click the “Show” button on the bottom right (this will make it appear as an option)
- Scroll back up and check off “Case Reports” under “Article Type”
CINAHL Complete
- Select “Advanced Search” under the search bar
- In the right-hand column, find the menu labeled “Publication Type”
- Scroll through the alphabetical list and click on “Case Study”
- Then search for your topic in the search bar above
If you need further help, contact a librarian.