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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…

The freelance medical writer and the medical writing agency: A symbiotic relationship - Volume 32, Issue

The medical writing industry is evolving. With a growing demand for competent and experienced medical writers in both the product industry (pharmaceutical, biotechnology-related, and medical technology-related) and service providers (clinical…

PhD student: A medical writer in the making! - Volume 27, Issue

With the ever-increasing stock of PhD holders and the diminishing number of permanent academic positions, alternative careers are in demand. Before the impostor syndrome marches in, these graduates need to realise that there can be a bright future,…

Value of medical writing: The regulatory writer's perspective - Volume 31, Issue

The American Medical Writers Association formed a working group in 2020 focused on understanding and communicating the value that regulatory medical writers contribute to project teams, companies, and the wider research community. The working…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 32, Issue

Welly boots and spreadsheets: A rough guide to production animal medicine for medical writers There have been countless columns written about “herd immunity” during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does it take to write about a real-life…

Clinical trial disclosure: Perspective from a medical writer for a contract research organisation - Volume 28, Issue

In this article, I summarise how, as a medical writer with over 20 years of experience in regulatory writing, all with a contract research organisation, I transitioned into the world of disclosure and how I now have my feet firmly in both camps:…

AI for medical writers: Friend or foe? - Volume 32, Issue

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to affect almost every industry, and medical writing is no different. But how does this relate to our industry? How will AI affect medical writers? What’s already available and what is in the pipeline?…

The need for community: The importance of networking as a freelance medical writer - Volume 32, Issue

Community and networking activity can really help when you are a freelancer. Who do you turn to when it all gets too much? Can someone, anyone, who understands your challenges, offer a sympathetic ear and help to work out a solution? Where do…

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…

Soft skills needed for freelance medical writers - Volume 32, Issue

Every professional needs to develop a set of hard skills and soft skills to grow and prosper in a designated field, and freelance medical writers are no exception. However, freelancing requires a unique combination of skills, given the independence…

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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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