Topic: Lean Medical Writing
Podcasts
Episode 1: Lean Medical Writing
In this episode, Julia and Barry talk about the importance of lean medical writing to communicate the key messages efficiently. The goal is story, not storage. They discuss how less is more and the importance of giving answers to the questions posed by studies, rather than just spewing data. Lean writing is at the core of how to take aim at inefficient medical writing.
Publications
Keeping it lean: hitting the Goldilocks level of detail in medical writing
It is crucial to apply lean medical writing principles when drafting regulatory documents, to ensure they are as informative as possible while being concise and readable – how can this...
Author: Julia Forjanic Klapproth and Sonica Batra
Journal: International Clinical Trials
Date: Autumn 2024
Lean Medical Writing: Story not Storage
The most difficult task an author can face is clearly summarising a complex and data-filled clinical regulatory document and explaining the data. Barry Drees, co-founder and senior partner of Trilogy Writing & Consulting, discusses the recent concept of ‘lean medical writing’ (LMW), and how it is being implemented and used in the pharmaceutical industry.