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Health writer's handbook /

The Health Writer's Handbook offers expert practical guidance to current or prospective health writers who wish to communicate effectively about medical subjects and to build a satisfying career in an expanding field. Like the writing process, this book begins with choosing topics. Author Barba...

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Main Author: Gastel, Barbara.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ames : Iowa State University Press, c1998.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Writing.
Medical writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Communication in medicine > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Publishing.
Vocational Guidance.
Handbooks.
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Handbooks and manuals.
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I.
  • Finding Topics and Information.
  • 1.
  • Some Basics.
  • 2.
  • Books and Periodicals.
  • 3.
  • Government, Associations, and Other Institutions.
  • 4.
  • Researchers, Clinicians, Patients, and Others.
  • 5.
  • Online Resources
  • Pt. II.
  • Preparing the Piece.
  • 6.
  • Evaluating Information.
  • 7.
  • Health-Writing Technique.
  • 8.
  • Genres of Health Writing.
  • 9.
  • Sensitivity and Style
  • Pt. III.
  • Exploring Areas and Issues.
  • 10.
  • Covering Key Realms.
  • 11.
  • Presenting Risk.
  • 12.
  • Ethical Issues
  • Pt. IV.
  • Pursuing a Career.
  • 13.
  • Career Options.
  • 14.
  • Professional Organizations.
  • 15.
  • Educational Opportunities.

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