UCLA Abilities Needed to Be a Successful Medical Writer Discussion

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Module 1 Discussion: What is Medical Writing and What Do Medical Writers Do?

Instructions

After reading the class readings, please respond to both of the following prompts:

1. Citing at least 2 different class readings, describe what medical writing is, what medical writers do, and the most important skills and abilities necessary to be a successful medical writer.
2. Citing the article “Expanding Horizons as a Medical Writer” by David Clemow, name and describe at least two important medical writing trends. Why are these trends important for a new medical writer to understand?