Social media video content for the healthcare industry - Volume 30, Issue

This paper describes the role of social media in healthcare and medicine based on the example of how a contract research organisation (CRO) uses video interviews to spread knowledge and expertise among professionals. Considering that in coming…

How to combat medical misinformation with a sound content strategy - Volume 28, Issue

In our post-truth era of media and communications, implementing a sound content strategy can help your message reach the right individuals. It is time for experts and healthcare companies to lead the change as ethical and credible sources of…

A field guide to medical writing training - Volume 22, Issue

Teaching medical writing is a varied, interesting, and satisfying role. You might find yourself teaching PhD students to write theses, laboratory scientists to write posters, clinicians to write papers, or professional medical writers to improve…

Science communication: A guide to creating online scientific content that engages - Volume 30, Issue

Science communication plays an important role in educating the public about scientific knowledge. Until recently, publishing in research journals and presenting at science conferences were the only options available to scientists for sharing their…

Quality control: getting the best out of your review - Volume 21, Issue

In medical writing, quality control (QC) means ensuring that a document's content, style, and format are of high quality. This does not just ‘happen’ but is the result of a systemic QC review. These reviews are critical because mistakes can cause…

Table of Contents - Volume 28, Issue

When less is more: Medical writers as guardians of curated content - Volume 28, Issue

In this data-driven era, the type and format of publicly available medical and scientific information is significantly changing. Medical writers can serve as guardians of the information entering the public domain by ensuring accuracy and…

Authorship of clinical trial documents - Volume 25, Issue

Authorship of publications has been the subject of much public debate; however, authorship of clinical trial documents such as clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator’s brochures and inform ed consent forms has not really been…

Is cheap outsourcing a threat to your career? - Volume 24, Issue

Many writers are concerned that the rise of cheap freelance medical content outsourcing will be a threat to their careers. Yet while outsourcing may be a cheaper option, there is no guarantee that the quality will be superior. There are also…

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Journal Policies   Editorial policies and peer review process All feature articles submitted to Medical Writing are reviewed by a member of the Editorial Board. All Editorial Board members are experts in the field of medical writing and members…