Distinguishing Characteristics of Medical Writing  

Medical writers and editors need to understand medicine as a discipline, its nature as a science, its humanitarian rather than commercial goal of alleviating pain and suffering, the sensitive nature of some subjects, and the reduced or distorted cognitive abilities of some patients. They need to understand medical terminology, the nature of truth, the scientific method, the primary research paper, numbers, probability, risk, statistical significance, and some specific language issues.

Zoll, Mary. STC Proceedings (1997). Articles>Scientific Communication>Biomedical

Scientific Communication PIC Business Meeting  

If you are interested in scientific communication in any way, come meet others who write about science and help develop a strategic plan for the Scientific Communication Professional Interest Committee.

Zoll, Mary. STC Proceedings (1994). Articles>Scientific Communication

Scientific Communications: Do We Have A Critical Mass?  

If you are interested in scientific communications in any way, come meet others who write about science, discuss forming a Professional Interest Committee in Scientific Communications, contribute to a wish list, brainstorm options, accept part of the challenge, lend your support, or watch the process.

Zoll, Mary. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Scientific Communication