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Introduction to Medical

Writing
Medical Writing
● Medical writing involves communicating clinical and scientific data to
various audiences
● Medical writers work closely with scientists, doctors, and other
experts to create clear and effective documentation that explains
research results and product usage
● While they may not be the original researchers, medical writers
collaborate with those who generated the data to present the
information clearly and concisely

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Types of Medical Writing

Regulatory Medical Writing


Involves creating documents for drug or medical device development,
including:
● Clinical trial documents (protocols, study reports, safety updates)
● Marketing application submissions
● post-marketing documentation

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Types of Medical Writing

Medical Communications
Involves producing materials on medicine and healthcare, such as:
● Manuscripts
● Posters
● Slide decks for conferences
● Audiovisual and online content

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Types of Medical Writing

Translation
Translating clinical and scientific documents for:
● Medical education (textbooks, CME programs, patient materials)
● Marketing (brochures, monographs, e-learning modules)
● Internet content for both physicians and patients

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Types of Medical Writing

Publication/Presentation
Creating documents for scientific dissemination, including:
● Journal articles and manuscripts
● Abstracts
● Posters and presentations for conferences

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Types of Medical Writing

Research Documents
Involves writing:
● Clinical trial protocols
● Informed Consent Documents
● Research proposals
● Study reports

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Types of Medical Writing

Regulatory Writing:
Medical writers in pharma and biotech companies develop documents
required by regulatory agencies for drug and device approval,
incorporating AI, data visualization, and structured content
management

Scientific Publications:
Medical writers help create scientific manuscripts, posters, abstracts,
and presentations for professional conferences, and write articles for
medical trade publications, utilizing digital formats and new publishing
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models
Types of Medical Writing

Health Communication:
Creating materials for the public on health topics, such as:
● Patient Education
● Public health communication
● Medical News
● Requires skills in plain language, health literacy, and social media

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Types of Medical Writing

Education for Professionals:


Developing CME activities and training materials for healthcare
professionals, focusing on new educational formats and patient
engagement

Promotional Writing:
Creating marketing materials for therapeutic products and healthcare
institutions, requiring knowledge of advertising regulations and media
strategies
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Types of Medical Writing

Grantsmanship:
Writing and editing grant applications for scientific research funding in
academic or healthcare settings, involving coordination and strategic
searching for funding opportunities

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Overview of Scope of Medical
Writing

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Industry Requiring Medical
Writers
● Pharmaceutical and healthcare product companies, including medical
device companies
● Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Business/Knowledge
Process Outsourcing companies (BPOs/KPOs)
● Scientific content and healthcare communication companies
(Functional Service Providers)
● Media and publishing companies, medical journals
● Academic medical institutions and medical/scientific societies
● Healthcare websites
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Basic Skills a Medical must have
● Language & Grammar
● Literature/reference searching
● Interpretation and presentation of research data
● Ethical & legal issues
● Understanding the project brief
● Literature search & review of information
● Authoring & compiling the document
● Formatting & Editing

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Knowledge & Skills

Domain Knowledge
● Medical & therapeutic area knowledge
● Drug development process, pharmacology, drug safety, Statistics
● Technical guidelines

General Knowledge & Skills


● Language & Grammar
● Literature/reference searching
● Interpretation and presentation of research data
● Ethical & legal issues
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Qualities That Distinguish an
Excellent Medical Writer from an
Average
● Understanding One
the project's purpose and requirements
● Writing appropriately for the target audience
● Conducting thorough subject research
● Thinking logically and organizing ideas effectively
● Ensuring scientific accuracy
● Working well both independently and in teams (often remotely)
● Communicating and coordinating effectively with diverse
stakeholders
● Paying attention to details 16
Evolution of Medical Writing
Overview of Medical Writing in India:
● Medical writing has roots in ancient India with texts like Atharva
Veda, Sushruta Samhita, and Charaka Samhita. However, the
medical writing industry began formally around 2005
Growth and Importance:
● With the increase in research, new drug discoveries, and medical
device inventions, the need for scientific documentation has grown.
These documents are essential for regulatory submissions and
scientific publications, providing valuable information to medical
professionals and the general public
Accessibility and Skills:
● The internet has made access to new research and studies easier.
While a medical degree is not necessary, understanding and
presenting clinical data accurately is crucial
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Evolution of Medical Writing
Industry Demand:
Medical writers are in high demand in:
● Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies
● Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
● Knowledge Process Outsourcing companies (KPOs)
● Health service providers
● Media and medical journals
● Medical institutions
● Healthcare websites
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Evolution of Medical Writing
Career Opportunities:
Learning medical writing can lead to a thriving career. Different
documents require various writing styles and skills, including:
• Common technical documents
• Clinical study reports
• Clinical and nonclinical overviews and summaries
• Research documents
• Clinical study protocols
• Investigational brochures (IB)
• Product labels
• Training and promotional materials
• Publications and web content
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Medical Writing v/s Literary
Writing
Medical Writing:
● Focuses on communicating scientific data logically
● Requires specific skills for effective scientific communication
● allows little room for creativity, emphasizing clarity and accuracy
Literary Writing:
● An art form based on personal style, fiction, and originality

● Success depends on the author's creative imagination

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Training and Professional
Resources for Medical Writers
● In-house training
● Short courses/workshops by professional bodies
● On-the-job ‘mentor-guided’ training
● Motivated “self-study”

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