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Unlocking success as a book author: Navigating the essential social skills of writing gained through my PhD journey - Volume 33, Issue

This article explores the journey of transitioning from PhD to a book author, emphasising the importance of soft skills cultivated during academic pursuits. Drawing from personal experience, the author underscores the parallels between academia and a…

EMWA News - Volume 28, Issue

On July 29, EMWA, together with the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP), issued a joint position statement on the dangers of predatory publishing (see p. 34 of this…

From the Editor - Volume 32, Issue

As pharma companies strive for carbon neutrality, carbon accounting is now part of day-to-day business; the carbon footprint for each process, each step, and each stakeholder is closely scrutinised. Freelance medical writers and communicators as busi…

From the Editor - Volume 32, Issue

Biotechnology – diverse as the colours of the rainbow Ask 10 people what “biotechnology” means and you will get 10 different answers. In this column, the Editor-in-Chief highlights the variety and breadth of the field and notes the important role…

Update of the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards: CHEERS 2022 - Volume 31, Issue

If economic evaluations are to be used by researchers and healthcare decision makers, they need to be adequately reported. This article discusses the update of the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS 2022), the main…

Ghostwriting prevalence among AMWA and EMWA members (2005 to 2014) - Volume 25, Issue

Ghostwriting, defined as undisclosed substantial contributions by medical writers, is considered to be unethical by the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), EMWA, and other professional associations.

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…

Science journalism: In search of a new identity - Volume 26, Issue

Abstract Science journalism is undergoing a major transition due to changes in the relationship between science and society and dissemin - ation via digital and connective technologies, as is the case with other branches of journalism. The changes…

Why would the healthcare industry need a doughnut? - Volume 30, Issue

Doughnut economics provides a new framework for sustainable development, by balancing the ecological boundaries of the planet with the social boundaries of humanity. The framework provides a valuable opportunity for the healthcare industry to…

Writing for lay audiences - Volume 24, Issue

For most of us, medical writing is highly technical. We prepare regulatory or clinical documents or write materials targeted to medical doctors. Medical writing for lay audiences is different, and it does not come naturally to most of us because…

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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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