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 Barbara Gastel suggests ways of gathering and evaluating information before she moves on to the mechanics of crafting a piece. She addresses questions about technique, genres, sensitivity, and style, as well as presenting information on risk and ethical issues.