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Medical journalism: Another way to write about science - Volume 24, Issue

True journalism differs from public relations and uncritically reproducing press releases. It involves doing background research into the context surrounding the finding being reported, seeking comments from independent experts, and highlighting the…

Elements of storytelling in medical journalism - Volume 24, Issue

Medical journalists marry the techniques of technical medical writing and storytelling in their work. They need a high-level understanding of the science behind the story, but they must also skilfully employ techniques that draw in readers who may…

Medical journalism in a new era - Volume 30, Issue

We are living at a time when the general public is increasingly interested in scientific and medical advances. Medical journalism is therefore becoming more important to medical writers, although it is a subject that few of us are familiar with. To…

Sustainable development, climate emergency, and journalism: The emerging role of medical writers - Volume 30, Issue

The Sustainable Development Goals, set up by the UN in 2015, provide a framework for the policy makers in government and other advocates to work towards planetary health in a more holistic way. For the general public, these goals might not always be…

From the Editor - On journalism, the Nobel Peace Prize, and the paths we travel by - Volume 30, Issue

The road to a Nobel Prize is not easy and journalist Maria Ressa can attest to that. I am both awed and inspired by her journey and find it fitting to pay tribute to her achievement in this issue on medical journalism. I must admit I am biased due…

Predatory publishing – what medical communicators need to know - Volume 28, Issue

The rise of ”predatory journals”, also known as pseudo-scientific journals, poses a risk to the integrity of science and therefore medical communicators need to know about their practices. Upon receipt of a publication fee, predatory journals…

Comics aren't just for kids: Using cartoons in medical communications - Volume 30, Issue

Comics aren’t just for kids. They’re a provo - cative, entertaining, and storytelling medium powerful enough to captivate people of all ages, all languages, and all cultures – no small feat in today’s era of instant gratification. To engage our…

Tweeting publications: A short DIY guide to Twitter copywriting for medical writers - Volume 30, Issue

The reach and impact of social media have made this communication channel the latest in a number of multidimensional communi - cation tools to be employed in health research. Social media has become a com - muni cation tool to reach various…

A case study from Pakistan: Improving medical publications in non-English speaking countries - Volume 33, Issue

Copyediting is crucial for enhancing the quality and credibility of medical manuscripts in Pakistan. Although English is an official language used in government and education, many researchers are not native speakers, leading to linguistic inaccuraci…

Medical Writing Humour - Volume 30, Issue

To celebrate the festive season, we’d like to share with you the elfs’ cover letter. The target journal was the The Polar Express, which has an enviably high impact factor. Santa Claus is its editor-in-chief. We run medical writing courses for PhD…

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Medical Writing is a quarterly publication that aims to educate and inform medical writers in Europe and beyond. Each issue focuses on a specific theme, and all issues include feature articles and regular columns on topics relevant to the practice of medical writing. We welcome articles providing practical advice to medical writers; guidelines and reviews/summaries/updates of guidelines published elsewhere; original research; opinion pieces; interviews; and review articles.

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