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Health & medical editing

Essential tools, tips and resources for health & medical editors.

LAST UPDATED: June 17, 2025 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

When to use active voice (and when passive is better) in medical writing

Should you write “The doctor prescribed the medication” or “The medication was prescribed”? Knowing when to use active or passive voice in medical writing isn’t just about grammar; it’s about clarity, tone and purpose.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

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LAST UPDATED: October 8, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

Constructive writing feedback: Beyond “I hate that sh*t”

Without explanation, even well-intentioned criticism can fall flat. So, how can we move beyond vague negativity and offer truly constructive feedback that helps other writers grow? The answer lies in the power of why.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

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LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

How cutting out syllables improves your readability score

Words with multiple syllables are hard to read. If you want to improve your text’s readability score, use words with one or two syllables.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

writing effective subheadings

LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

How to write effective subheadings for your health content

Subheadings are essential for structure and readability. Here’s how to write effective subheadings that engage your readers and promote literacy.

Filed Under: Health & medical copywriting, Health & medical editing, Health writing, Patient education

write bullet points

LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

How to write engaging bullet points

Bullet points enhance your health and medical content. Here’s how to use them.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing, Patient education

medical editing

LAST UPDATED: September 26, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

Medical editing: Getting started

Editing is a mindset.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

editing courses and resources

LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2024 | AUTHOR: Libby Evans

Online editing courses and resources around the world

Editing can be a time-consuming part of the writing process. Luckily, there’s a wealth of information available to help you improve your editing skills. Here are the top online editing courses and resources for you to add to your writing toolkits.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

20 ways to assess your writing and identify quick fixes

LAST UPDATED: October 4, 2024 | AUTHOR: Michelle Guillemard

20 ways to assess your writing and identify quick fixes

There’s no denying that assessing your writing is a daunting, confusing task. Luckily, there are quite a few ways to evaluate your skills so you can develop your writing abilities with confidence.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing, Health writing

5 useful editing and proofreading tools

LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2024 | AUTHOR: Dinethra Menon

5 useful editing and proofreading tools

Editing and proofreading your own work isn’t always straightforward, so tools can work as a second pair of eyes.

Filed Under: Health & medical editing

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