Health writer's handbook
By: Barbara Gastel.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Ames, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 366
Subjects: Medical writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Communication in medicine -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Writing.; Publishing.; Vocational Guidance.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-348) and index.
Table of contents: title: Finding topics and information; title: Some basics; title: Books and periodicals; title: Government, associations, and other institutions; title: Researchers, clinicians, patients, and others; title: Online sources; title: Preparing the piece; title: Evaluating information; title: Health-writing technique; title: Genres of health writing; title: Medical reporting for the electronic media; title: Sensitivity and style; title: Award winners and awards; title: Exploring issues and areas; title: Ethical and legal issues; title: Covering key realms; title: Presenting risk; title: Pursuing a career; title: Career options; title: Professional organizations; title: Educational opportunities.