Learn what makes observational studies just as valuable as experimental studies for medical writers.
What are randomised controlled trials and why are they important?
This second article in our series on clinical evidence will look at the types of RCTs that are valuable sources of evidence for medical writers.
Understanding systematic reviews and meta-analyses
This article is the first in a four-part series on different types of clinical evidence. The series is designed to help you understand how to write about different forms of evidence.
7 trusted medical journal search engines
When you’re sourcing evidence for your writing projects, it is essential you access recent credible health and medical information: Enter medical journal search engines.
How people read your online content
Let’s take a closer look at a few studies about how people generally read your online content.
5 useful editing and proofreading tools
Editing and proofreading your own work isn’t always straightforward, so tools can work as a second pair of eyes.
Referencing and citations in consumer writing
Have you ever been confused about how to reference a piece of consumer health writing?
Tips for finding health article ideas when you need a little inspiration
Although health writing demands rigour for scientific and medical accuracy, creativity is still an essential aspect of the writing process.
What I learned during my first year as a health writer
As I thought back to the first day I knew I wanted to take the plunge and work freelance in health writing, I realised there were many lessons, mistakes and rewards I had encountered in one year that could be helpful for other health writers.
5 considerations when writing about research
We’ve discussed the importance of finding evidence from top medical journals, but how do you know which studies are worth including in your writing?
6 health news apps that help you monitor breaking medical news
Downloading health news apps to your mobile device is a great way to access breaking health news articles.
6 leading general medicine journals to follow
Here are 6 high-quality general medicine journals to follow. Why not add one of them to your reading repertoire this week?
4 tips for writing clinical paper summaries
If you’re planning to write a summary of a published journal article from a peer-reviewed medical journal, consider these suggestions to help guide your writing.
Strategies to help you keep up with medical research
Although it’s ideal to aim to read the latest news and developments in research on a daily basis – or at least a few times per week – you may feel you’re not able to keep up with research if you don’t have clear strategies in place.
Disease, disorder, condition, syndrome – what’s the difference?
Learn what a disease is and how it differs from a disorder, syndrome or condition.