Writing for Health Care Professions

This text has been extensively revised for health care professionals who wish to develop a variety of writing skills including writing for publications, talks, research proposals, curriculum vitae and book reviews. The roles and responsibilities of the author and publisher are explained, and a variety of publishing opportunities available to health care professionals are presented.

An important feature of any profession is the extent to which its members contribute to the development of its literature, especially in times of change. This book provides a practical guide to developing a variety of writing skills for all health care professionals. A wide range of topics is covered, from writing for talks, research proposals, book reviews and curricula vitae right through to sole authorship of a textbook.

As well as discussing a number of techniques which aim to improve presentation, structure and readability of writing style, the book explains the roles and responsibilities of the author and publisher, and presents a variety of publishing opportunities. This will be an indispensable companion enabling the reader to approach many forms of writing with knowledge and confidence.