Good Sources for Health/Medical Writers (and Patients)

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by boron, Sep 13, 2007.

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    Health topics A-Z, drugs A-Z (also here), medical dictionary, encyclopedia, "find a health proffesional" directories, LINKS to reliable medical sites, medical trials, researches, health news: http://medlineplus.gov

    I recommend start searching with health topics A-Z . Example: headache.

    Proffesional content, News: http://medscape.com

    Anatomic Atlas: http://bartleby.com/107/
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy

    Histology Atlas (TextBook): http://visualhistology.com/Visual_Histology_Atlas/atlas.html

    Visited, serious Health forum ("patient to patient"): http://healthboards.com
     
    boron, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    Ok, I'd like to say good try, but bad move. For one thing, wiki cannot be used as a reliable source. Even if the information is correct, it has the opportunity to be wrong. Second, books are always better then links, I have two copies of Grays Anatomy, one on my computer and a book form. And I ALWAYS refferr to my hard back copy of the book. So, basically I'm saying go to half priced books and pay 1-5$ on a beat up book. Its much better.

    The two medicine plus links I can see coming in handy, though. Good job on linking those up.

    But, yeah. The best sources come from books. - I am saying this as a long term patient, a writer, and a premed hopeful.

    For recommended books on this topic for medical writing. Here are the books I'd suggest buying.

    Pain: The gift nobody wants
    Gray's Anatomy
    Websters Student Medical Dictionary.
    Medical Mavericks: A history of medicine

    -Any book can be a good reference. But remember, cite your sources. Because if you don't have an M.D. at the end of your name, you could get sued, or be taken down for impersonating a medical adviser.
     
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  3. boron

    boron Well-Known Member

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    I should use "Free online sources" in may title post. This was my intention.

    Link to Wikipedia's anatomy was not necessary, I agree.
     
    boron, Sep 14, 2007 IP
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    AmaNicole Guest

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    Thanks boron and dolotous, all very helpful tips. I have an interest in writing some medically-correct articles, and these are great places to get me off the ground. Thanks again!
     
    AmaNicole, Oct 12, 2007 IP