Partnering with patient associations: Engaging medical writers to support health literacy for patients - Volume 29, Issue

As patients are increasingly involved in healthcare decisions, there is a growing need for them to have access to appropriate health information. Medical writers, being a link between medical research and published data, are well placed to make…

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…

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…

Immuno-oncology: Harnessing our immune system to fight cancer - Volume 27, Issue

The history of immunotherapy to treat cancer began in 1891 when the American surgeon William Coley performed intra-tumoural injections with inactivated bacteria in patients with advanced sarcoma, in an attempt to stimulate anti-tumour immunity.…

Harnessing landing pages for effective patient enrolment in clinical trials - Volume 34, Issue

This article highlights that patient-centric landing pages offer a powerful and effective solution to the persistent challenges of clinical trial enrolment. Besides, implementing these strategies can also bridge the awareness gap and accelerate…

Profile: An interview with Dawn Bentley: How personal branding can advance your professional career! - Volume 24, Issue

According to Wikipedia, coaching is ‘training or development in which a person called ‘coach’ supports a learner in achieving a specific personal or professional goal’.1 While on the other side, ‘personal branding’ is defined as ‘people and their…

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…

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…

How to write about coronavirus: Best practices for health writers - Volume 30, Issue

FOCUS ON FACTS AND EVIDENCE-BASED REPORTING 

what we know, not what we think might happen

AVOID FEAR-MONGERING

watch your language

Writing for patients: When and how? - Volume 29, Issue

The move towards patient engagement and patient involvement in healthcare decisions (“shared care”) has triggered a raft of new guidances from regulatory authorities, accompanied by new regulations mandating that pharmaceutical companies engage with…