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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2025; 15(1): 94833
Published online Mar 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i1.94833
Navigating the ethical terrain: Off-label and experimental treatments in medical case reports
Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji
Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, India
Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai 600002, India
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Corresponding author: Madhan Jeyaraman, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Research Associate, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077, India. madhanjeyaraman@gmail.com
Received: March 26, 2024
Revised: July 15, 2024
Accepted: July 18, 2024
Published online: March 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This article underscores the imperative of ethical integrity in reporting off-label and experimental treatments within medical case reports, advocating for a balanced fusion of innovation and evidence-based medicine. It calls for collective action in developing comprehensive ethical guidelines and enhancing regulatory oversight to prioritize patient safety and uphold scientific rigor.