Louisa Marcombes
Section Editor – Veterinary Writing
Louisa is Freelance Medical and Veterinary Writer, after having spent 20 years in veterinary clinical practice, mainly based in London, UK. During her clinical career she developed an interest in all aspects of communication within the clinical team, with clients and with stakeholders. In addition, she maintains an active interest in evidence-based practice, disease surveillance and drug safety, along with sustainable practice. She is currently based in Auvergne, France.
Linked in profile: www.linkedin.com/in/lmarcombes
Twitter : @LMarcombes
Email: louisa.marcombes@gmail.com
Contributions
Section Editor: Louisa Marcombes Spotlight on www.LAS-interactive.de: Information for animal experimentation and a useful resource for veterinary medical writers
Authors: Cemile Jakupoglu, Jennifer Freymann
According to the EU Animal Protection…
What’s up, doc? Defining a use for graphic medicine in veterinary communications
Author: Louisa Marcombes
This article aims to make the case for graphic medicine – comics in healthcare –and attempt to define their use in the veterinary field.…
Abstract Editorial Section Editor: Louisa Marcombes Trust me on the sunscreen
Author: Caroline Frith Medical Writing. 2023;32(4):78–81. https://doi.org/10.56012/qfqz4097
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…
Contributors: Rhona Fraser (author), Louisa Marcombes (section editor)
Medical Writing. 2023;32(1)108-113. https://doi.org/10.56012/bcth6513Welly boots and spreadsheets: A rough guide to production animal medicine for medical writers
There have been countless columns written about “herd immunity” during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does it take to write about a real-life…
Contributors: Louisa Marcombes (author and section editor)
An illustrated look at brachycephalic dogs Louisa Marcombes
Medical Writing. 2022;31(3)75-79. https://doi.org/10.56012/vyuz6450
For this issue of Veterinary Medical Writing, we have two articles from the veterinary world. The first is about the niche but increasingly in demand service of veterinary public relations (PR).
Louisa Marcombes (editor)
For this special Sustainability issue of Medical Writing, the editorial team at Veterinary Medical Writing has decided to focus on One Health. As the global society adjusts to adopting a sustainable lifestyle, whether voluntarily or kicking and…
YOUR SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE JOURNEY
Respected for their knowledge of animal health and disease, veterinarians safeguard animal health and welfare and, where applicable, the productivity of animals under their care. With the threats posed by climate change, the veterinary profession…
Greetings from the croft! In this special issue on medical journalism, we have two contributions that discuss topics that have enjoyed attention in the press: 1. the emerging environmental problem because of the growing drug market for pets, and 2.…
December is traditionally a time of reflection, with an old calendar year drawing to a close, a new one just around the corner, and many of us planning to spend the festive period with friends and loved ones. On top of that, 2021 brings to a close…
This edition of Veterinary Medical Writing signals a changing of the guard as Karim Montasser passes on the reins, having guided this section of Medical Writing with a steady hand during his tenure. And it is mindful of those auspicious shoes to…