Society publishes guide to fundamental principles of medical writing
 A new book offering guidance
on medical writing is now available from the Pharmaceutical Press (the imprint of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Publishing).
Edited by Mark Stuart, a contributor to The Journal, the new book is
an introductory text
designed to cover all aspects of scientific and medical documentation
from the regulatory domain to the advertising arena.
The book covers the fundamental principles of good writing techniques
and provides tips on how to write different kinds of document. Sections
include: medical writing essentials; reviews and reports; medical journalism
and mass media; medical writing in education; medical writing for medical
professionals; and medical publishing.
The book begins with chapters on style for accurate and readable medical
writing, writing in plain English and referencing. Subsequent chapters
provide specific guidance on the writing of research reports, reviews,
medical case reports, conference posters, editorials, letters for publication,
articles for magazines and newspapers, press releases, advertisements,
examination and assessment papers, presentation materials, theses, medicines
information for
health care professionals, procedures, and marketing authorisation applications
for medicinal products. Further chapters cover medical media and the
law, writing and editing books, writing for the internet and getting
published. Appendices cover common medical abbreviations, measurements,
normal values for common laboratory tests, proof correction marks and
a guide to medical terms in plain English.
The Pharmaceutical Press says that the book is intended as a reference
source for use by health care professionals and students who wish to
communicate scientific and medical information effectively. It
adds: “Effectively presenting and communicating information for
any medical document is paramount. It is essential that medical information
is presented clearly and accurately so that it can be interpreted, validated
and used safely. ‘The
complete guide to medical writing’ will
help you do this in detail.”
The 512-page paperback book costs £19.95. UK orders can be placed
by telephone (01767 604 971), fax (01767 601 640) or e-mail (rps@turpin-distribution.com)
or through the Pharmaceutical
Press website
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