On the afternoon of 18/12/2024, at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (BV ĐHYD), the book launch event "Collection of Outstanding Clinical Cases" took place in a warm atmosphere, full of pride. On the occasion of the hospital's 30th anniversary, the event was not only an important milestone but also a gift conveyed from the hearts and dedication of the medical staff to the next generation.

The program took place with the participation of Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc – Director of BV ĐHYD, Professor Dr. Trương Quang Bình – Chairman of the BV ĐHYD Scientific Council, together with members of the editorial board, leaders of departments, faculties, centers, and units. In a solemn yet intimate atmosphere, the sharing about the book's editorial journey highlighted the spirit of unity, dedication, and responsibility of the medical staff collective at the Hospital.

Speaking at the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc – Hospital Director and Chief Editor shared that the book not only marks the effort of the medical team in documenting difficult cases, but also serves as a commitment to continuously improve professional quality. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc emphasized: "This collection will be a motivation and a direction of action for young doctors. The recorded difficult-to-diagnose, complex treatment cases not only help us refine processes but also create opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues. I hope that, from this book, many more specialized publications will emerge, contributing to building valuable reference material for Vietnam's healthcare sector."

Inspired by the teachings of William Osler, one of the founding fathers of modern medicine: "Always observe and record abnormal signs... That information is always valuable", "Collection of Outstanding Clinical Case Reports" is a work distilled from more than 5 years of practical diagnosis and treatment at ĐHYD Hospital. The book is 500 pages thick, comprising 58 real cases across many specialties such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology… This is the result of the effort, dedication, and intellect of a collective of authors from various specialties throughout the Hospital, representing close interdisciplinary collaboration. Each case record not only documents signs, symptoms, or treatment methods but also focuses on the process of analysis, synthesis, and clinical reasoning to arrive at the final diagnosis.

In the introduction to the book, Associate Professor Dr. Lê Minh Khôi - Head of Science & Training Department at ĐHYD Hospital shared: “The case reports in the book, whether simple or complex, are clear evidence that no two patients are identical, and not every case follows classic theories. It is precisely from these challenging clinical situations that doctors have applied analytical reasoning and analysis to make accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. These lessons are not only valuable material for young doctors but also an inspiration for the learning journey and dedication in the medical field.”

Clinical case reports, even though they are placed at the lowest level of the medical evidence hierarchy, still play an important role in providing real-world data. They form a foundation that helps young doctors and medical students develop logical thinking, practice skills, and gain a deeper understanding of real clinical situations.

The program includes an introduction to the book, sharing about the compilation process and a panel discussion with representative authors. At the same time, the organizing committee presented thank-you flowers to the authors and the editorial board, recognizing their dedication and passion in creating a valuable document for the medical community. "Collection of Outstanding Clinical Case Reports" is evidence of the continuous efforts of the doctors and medical staff at ĐHYD Hospital in improving the quality of diagnosis and treatment, while also promoting evidence-based medical culture in Vietnam.