Biomedical Communications: Purpose, Audience, and Strategies - Softcover

Miller, Jon D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124967515 ISBN 13: 9780124967519

Publisher: Academic Press, 2001

Synopsis

With data from the United States and Europe, Jon Miller and Linda Kimmel examine the public's understanding of and attitude toward biotechnology and biomedicine while they present methods of introducing cutting edge science to the
nonscientist. Biomedical Communications illustrates how vital it is for researchers, journalists, and policy makers to clearly communicate their findings in a way that avoids general misconception or confusion. The authors explore how to acquire information about biomedical policy, discuss strategies for informing consumers, and present tactics for improving biomedical communication with the public.

• Using Research to Improve Biomedical Communications
• The Public Understanding of Biomedical Science
• Strategies for Communications to Consumers
• Public Attitudes Toward Biotechnology Issues

About this title

From the Back Cover:

It is vitally important that researchers, journalists, and policy makers accurately and clearly communicate their findings in a way that avoids general misconception or confusion. Biomedical Communications discusses how to acquire information about biomedical policy, strategies for informing consumers, and tactics for improving biomedical communication with the public. With data from the United States and Europe, the author clearly illustrates how to capture the attention of the layperson and develop keen interest in the recent advances made in genetics, human disease, and basic biological function.

About the Author:

Jon D. Miller, Northwestern Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0124967515
• ISBN 13: 9780124967519
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 458