“…I have studied "dizzy medical writing and editing" for the past 33 years and have written extensively on that subject. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Although the causes are many, several warrant emphasis. With many notable exceptions, physicians are bad writers.…”
Section: An Ample Competent and Experienced Editorial Staffmentioning
“…I have studied "dizzy medical writing and editing" for the past 33 years and have written extensively on that subject. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Although the causes are many, several warrant emphasis. With many notable exceptions, physicians are bad writers.…”
Section: An Ample Competent and Experienced Editorial Staffmentioning
“…Is it really necessary to note that unproductive diagnostic measures are unnecessary? 4 What can be done to improve the quality of writing in medicine? Medical schools and graduate programs in science could offer courses on how to explain complex topics in plain language.…”
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