Evidence derived from real-world data is invaluable for expanding knowledge about medicines. As medical writers, we need to understand how to think about, handle, and communicate these data to ensure that they are credible and have a meaningful impact. This article shares what we have learned and what we wish we had known when we began working with real-world data.
Medical Writing. 2025;34(3):70–76. https://doi.org/10.56012/wqvt4437
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