Types of medical writing - with Virginia Chachati

Virginia describes some of the different types of medical writing to help you find out what's possible when it comes to choosing a medical writing career :) It's not quite as simple as just "Regulatory writing" and "medical communications". There's a lot you can do as a medical writer, making it an exciting and varied career. Learn about medical writing from Virginia Chachati at Write Clinic here: https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/bundles/fundamentals-of-medical-writing-standard-course Connect with Virginia Chachati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiachachati/ Read Medical Writer Magazine: https://medicalwritermagazine.com/ Summary In this video, Virginia Chachati discusses the various types of medical writing, focusing on the differences between regulatory writing and medical communications. She explains the audiences for each type, the importance of treating medical writing as a serious profession, and the various forms of writing within the medical field, including medical journalism and copywriting. Virginia emphasizes the need for clarity and adherence to regulations in medical writing, as well as the role of SEO in making health information accessible. Takeaways There are two main types of medical writing: regulatory and creative. Regulatory writing is technical and structured, often for pharmaceutical companies. Medical communications focus on educational and marketing materials. Medical writing requires a serious commitment and professionalism. Medical journalism involves reporting on healthcare advances and public health issues. Medical copywriting is primarily for marketing purposes. Patient education materials must be clear and easy to understand. SEO is important for making medical content discoverable online. Health information is governed by strict rules and regulations. A background in medicine or life sciences can be beneficial for medical writing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Medical Writing 02:20 Regulatory vs. Creative Medical Writing 05:11 Types of Medical Writing and Their Audiences 07:27 End of video #MedicalWriting #MedicalWriter