Medical Writing Authors and Authorship Attribution, advocacy, disposable authors, corporate ghosts and cultural assimilation: new themes in the ethical critique of commercial medical literature

Volume 25, Issue 1 - Authors and Authorship

Attribution, advocacy, disposable authors, corporate ghosts and cultural assimilation: new themes in the ethical critique of commercial medical literature

Abstract

This interview provides solutions to some of the common pitfalls that face medical writers when working with large teams. Practical tips are provided on key topics including manuscript planning, agreeing on key messages and the use of figures, tables and other contents, deciding on the criteria for authorship, and dealing with contributors who fall short of their commitments.

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