Navigating the ethical terrain: Off-label and experimental treatments in medical case reports

Table 3 Recommendations for ethical vigilance and reporting

Area of focus	Recommendation
Ethical guidelines development	Formulate comprehensive, clear guidelines specifically addressing off-label and experimental treatments, with input from a multidisciplinary team
Regulatory oversight	Enhance the role of regulatory bodies in monitoring and guiding the reporting on experimental treatments to ensure accuracy and ethical compliance
Education and training	Provide ongoing education for clinicians and researchers on ethical reporting practices and the importance of maintaining integrity in medical research