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Controlled observations on the single case.

C M SMITH
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Valuable information can be gained from studies of a single case, provided bias on the part of physician and patient can be minimized. Use of the double-blind method achieves this. Some pitfalls in such studies are mentioned, and it is emphasized that skill, judgment and knowledge all play a part in the design and interpretation of investigations of this nature. As an example, a trial of three analeptics in the treatment of a narcoleptic patient, using a simple rating scale, is described.

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C M SMITH. 1963-02-23. Controlled observations on the single case.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13993161/

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