Medical Communications and Writing for Patients - Volume 32, Issue

Introducing a new EMWA Special Interest Group: Communicating with the Public Contributors: Sampoorna Rappaz (author), Lisa Chamberlain James (section editor) The Communicating with the Public Special Interest Group (CwP SIG) held its first Meet…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 32, Issue

Abstract Human medicine has recently seen a move away from the paternalistic patient-physician paradigm course to a collaborative one, where “shared decision-making” is a core principle. No longer a passive bystander, where their case management is…

Moving into medical writing from academia: A soft skills perspective - Volume 33, Issue

As I made the transition into medical writing and started learning the ropes, I realised first-hand that in addition to writing skills, soft skills are indispensable in becoming an effective medical writer. Not only are they vital in helping you…

Medical affairs writing: A key role to relay medical information to everyone - Volume 25, Issue

Medical Affairs is a link between the scientific and marketing units of a pharmaceutical company. Medical writers in this field are responsible for writing varied document types from regulatory reports to scientific publications, and marketing…

Creative medical writing - An oxymoron? - Volume 27, Issue

Is “creative medical writing” an oxymoron? I sincerely hope not! Indeed, if this is the case I will be sorely disappointed, as it is a career I wish to pursue precisely because it may allow me to exercise some creativity. I enjoyed both the arts and…

Medical Communications and Writing for Patients - Volume 30, Issue

Dear All,

As I write this, at least some of us are likely to still be in some form of lockdown or quarantine. I pray that you and your families are all managing to stay as sane as possible, and I sincerely hope that you all stay safe and healthy.

I…

Advance your medical writing career with essential soft skills - Volume 33, Issue

Medical writing demands a comprehensive set of technical skills, from mastering regulatory and ethical guidelines to honing exceptional writing abilities. The foundation of superior medical writing is built on the hard skills acquired through educati…

Drug development and medical writing in the digital world - Volume 28, Issue

Artificial intelligence and digital health open a new chapter in the pharmaceutical industry. The digital technologies improve work efficiency, lower research and development costs, optimise medical research processes, and increase R&D outputs.…

Medical Communications and Writing for Patients - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editor: Lisa Chamberlain James Encouraging vaccination through clever and abstruse incentives Author: Yannick Borkens The COVID-19 pandemic kept the world on tenterhooks for several years beginning in 2019. Well over 7 million people had…

The worldwide landscape of freelance medical writing: Exploring challenges and opportunities - Volume 33, Issue

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, ultimately affecting associated professionals such as freelance medical writers. Throughout this global event and its aftermath,…