Practical points (article structure)
Updates to Article Attributes
Pearls and pitfallsPractical points is a special part of some articles. It is a section to highlight key features of the condition being discussed, which aid in diagnosis or interpretation (pearls) as well as some of the mistakes to be avoided (pitfalls).
Location
The "Pearls and pitfalls" subheading is located at the end, after "Differential diagnosis".
Structure
This section should be in bullet form, and follow the same order as the article above, but be limited to crucial information. Thus, for example, unless there is an important epidemiological feature, that section can be omitted etc.
Examples
Have a look at a couple of articles with this section:
-<p><strong>Pearls and pitfalls</strong> is a special part of some articles. It is a section to highlight key features of the condition being discussed, which aid in diagnosis or interpretation (pearls) as well as some of the mistakes to be avoided (pitfalls). </p><h4>Location</h4><p>The "Pearls and pitfalls" subheading is located at the end, after "<a href="/articles/differential-diagnosis-article-structure">Differential diagnosis</a>".</p><h4>Structure</h4><p>This section should be in bullet form, and follow the same order as the article above, but be limited to crucial information. Thus, for example, unless there is an important epidemiological feature, that section can be omitted etc. </p><h4>Examples</h4><p>Have a look at a couple of articles with this section:</p><ul>- +<p><strong>Practical points</strong> is a special part of some articles. It is a section to highlight key features of the condition being discussed, which aid in diagnosis or interpretation (pearls) as well as some of the mistakes to be avoided (pitfalls). </p><h4>Location</h4><p>The "Pearls and pitfalls" subheading is located at the end, after "<a href="/articles/differential-diagnosis-article-structure">Differential diagnosis</a>".</p><h4>Structure</h4><p>This section should be in bullet form, and follow the same order as the article above, but be limited to crucial information. Thus, for example, unless there is an important epidemiological feature, that section can be omitted etc. </p><h4>Examples</h4><p>Have a look at a couple of articles with this section:</p><ul>