Medical Writers Add Value
Want data to support hiring a medical writer? Peer-reviewed articles receiving medical writing support had better adherence to data reporting guidelines and were judged by reviewers to have higher-quality written …
New Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), European Medical Writers Association (EMWA), and International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) today released a Joint Position Statement on the Role of Professional …
Learn about careers in Medical Writing
Next week, I will be a panelist on the Versatile PhD forum for a discussion on “PhD Careers in Medical Writing”. The discussion is free and open to all. I, …
Are ICMJE authorship guidelines leaving people out?
The most widely referenced and followed guideline for authorship of scientific publications is that issued by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). In it, the ICMJE recommends that …
Why hire a medical writer?
Professional medical communicators (writers, editors, or developers) are skilled at clearly communicating science. Since they are intimately familiar with style guides, reporting requirements, and proper English usage, professional writers can …