Doctors contribute more and more to scientific literature, not only to improve the delivery of patient care, but also in support of clinical innovations and professional advance. However, often, time limitations, inappropriate training and limited access to research mentors prevent the publication of a manuscript [1]. This guide provides a systematic and informed approach to evidence to write and publish a research manuscript for doctors in exercise.
1. Select a research topic aligned with clinical practice
Its manuscript must be based on the relevance of the real world. Select a research idea that addresses a clinical gap or supports evidence -based practice.
Examples of themes originated in the doctor
| Clinical Area | Example of research approach |
| Cardiology | Comparative results of dual antiplatelet therapy |
| Internal medicine | Diagnostic precision of decisions support tools based on AI |
| Pediatrics | Nutritional interventions in childhood obesity |
| Critical care | Early mobilization in the ICU and the duration of the stay |
2. Choose the correct study design
Doctors can choose between various types of manuscripts depending on their available data and intention [2]:
Study designs for medical researchers
| Type of study | Better for | Example |
| Case/series report | Unique or rare presentations | Inform a rare drug -induced reaction |
| Retrospective study | Existing patients records | Comparison of pre and post-political results |
| Prospective cohort | Future data collection | Monitoring adverse events after the vaccine |
| Transversal survey | Instantaneous knowledge or behavior | Vaccine Vaccine Topart in the Clinic |
| ECA | High quality intervention tests | New standard versus surgical technique |
3. Obtain ethics approval
All studies involving patient data require ethical authorization, including retrospective audits. In India, the presentation to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is mandatory under the guidelines of ICMR 2017 [3].
4. Structure your correctly manuscript
Imrad breakdown for doctors
| Yo | Introduction |
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| METRO | Methods |
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| Kidney | Results |
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| D | Discussion |
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5. Prepare tables and figures
Tables and graphs must communicate complex data in a concise manner.
Sample table for clinical research work
| Variable | Intervention Group | Control Group | value p |
| ICU Duration of the stay (days) | 4.2 ± 1.1 | 6.3 ± 1.5 | 0.021* |
| 30 days readmission rate | 10% | 18% | 0.047* |
*Statistically significant
Tips:
- Limit to 4–5 tables or figures
- Use consistent units and notation
- Avoid duplicating data both in text and tables
6. Choose an appropriate newspaper
7. Reference correctly using standard style
Use the reference software (for example, zotero, endnote) and adhere to specific styles of the magazine how Vancouver, love, apa [8].
Example (Vancouver style):
Sharma R, Gupta N. Risk factors of myocardial infarction in Indian men. Indian heart J. 2020; 72 (3): 205–10.
8. Write a persuasive presentation letter
The presentation letter must:
- Indicate the manuscript title
- Highlight clinical relevance
- Confirm originality and ethical compliance
- Mention dissemination of conflict of interest
9. Professionally pairs review comments address
After the presentation, prepare to check the manuscript.
How to respond to reviewers:
- Use a point response format by point
- Highlight changes with tracked reviews or colored text
- Justify elements without changes with scientific reasoning
COMMENT OF THE REVIEW: “Clarify the inclusion criteria.”
Answer: “Thank you. We review the method section (p. 4) to specify that patients from 18 to 65 years with a confirmed diagnosis were included.”
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