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Medical Communications - Volume 27, Issue

In this first issue of 2018, I’m delighted to introduce an excellent article from one of EMWA’s newest Workshop Leaders, John Dixon. Although John is new to teaching at EMWA, he’s extremely experienced in his field – or, more correctly, fields! John…

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…

Digital tools for the clinical evaluation of medical devices: A guide to empower regulatory writers - Volume 32, Issue

The implementation of the European Medical Device Regulation (EUMDR) has driven innovation in the digitalisation and the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automations for regulatory writing. This article explores a selection of…

Lay writing: Strategies for improving assent forms - Volume 27, Issue

Writing for lay audiences is recognised as a difficult task for medical writers, whose specialised knowledge can often hinder effective lay communication. This task is even more challenging when preparing clinical trial information for a…

Medical Devices - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editor: Payal Bhatia Mastering the art of the state of the art (under EU MDR 2017/745) Author: Clotilde Jumelle Establishing the state-of-the-art (SOTA) represents a crucial aspect of a clinical evaluation under the European Medical…

The ethics of medical translation - Volume 33, Issue

Much has been written about the ethics of medical interpreting, but not so much about purely written translation. What moral principles apply (or should apply) when I translate a document for a client? Do I need to invent these principles myself, or…

Unlocking the power of emotional intelligence in medical writers - Volume 33, Issue

Emotional intelligence (EI), the ability to recognise and understand emotions (one’s own and those of other people), is a valuable attribute for medical writers (MWs). MWs play a pivotal role in communicating medical and scientific information to…

Translating “medicalese”: The case of informed consent forms - Volume 33, Issue

Informed consent forms (ICFs) are documents used in clinical research to inform prospective participants about – and obtain their consent for – partaking in a clinical trial. Evidence suggests that ICFs may not be fit for purpose because their…

Writing for orphan drugs: A compass to navigate document types and regional requirements - Volume 34, Issue

Medical writing for rare diseases encompasses the development of various regulatory documents that are required to obtain orphan drug designation and marketing authorisation for treatments targeting rare conditions. Effective planning and close…

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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