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Digital Communication - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editor: Nicole Bezuidenhout Purr-fecting translation: Unleashing the power of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools Author: Natasha Grande de França Medical translations are fundamental, and precision is at the core of this work. Any…

From academia to freelance medical writing: Navigating the transition - Volume 32, Issue

Academics who have transitioned to medical communications (MedComms) find that there are many parallels between the two fields, leading to fulfilling and rewarding careers. Many of the skills honed in academia such as research, technical writing,…

Leading a team virtually: A manager’s perspective - Volume 31, Issue

Remote working is the new normal since the COVID-19 pandemic, so learning to lead a virtual team successfully is now an essential core competency for organisational leaders. The transition from co-located teams to virtual teams has benefitted…

Transparency through the lens of data protection and privacy: A clinical research organisation medical writing perspective - Volume 33, Issue

Medical writers maintain a fine balance between data transparency obligations and personal data protection in clinical reports. Hence, we must stay informed of data protection requirements outlined in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…

Can readers spot the AI impostor in healthcare writing? - Volume 32, Issue

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) writing assistants in the healthcare industry is becoming increasingly prevalent. These tools can help medical writers to generate content more quickly and efficiently, but they also raise concerns about the…

Transition to the EU Clinical Trials Regulation: Trick or treat? - Volume 32, Issue

The etiquette in clinical trial research requires companies to respect rules and to be precise and accurate. The new EU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR) pushes companies and health authorities one step further – to be more flexible and…

Inclusive language in medical texts and medical translation in French - Volume 33, Issue

In French, the grammatical rule of the generic masculine, known as neutral, reveals a patriarchal worldview. This article looks at the consequences of this way of writing in medical texts and in medical translation. It also gives suggestions on how…

The periodic safety update report and post market surveillance report under the new EU Medical Device Regulation - Volume 31, Issue

The new EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) requires companies to provide a periodic safety update report (PSUR) and a post market surveillance report (PMSR). Creating these reports will strengthen the post market surveillance and vigilance…

The Crofter: Sustainable Communications - Volume 32, Issue

Rising to the challenge of sustainability in healthcare communications Climate change is among the greatest global challenges facing humanity, and although progress on tackling the issue is slow, the pharmaceutical industry is taking it seriously.…

Seventh Freelance Business Survey: The freelance landscape 2018-2023 - Volume 32, Issue

The freelance medical writing landscape has evolved in recent years, with more market demand for competent medical writers who can work on a project basis. In January 2023, the European Medical Writers Association’s (EMWA) Freelance Business Group…

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