Health Writer’s Handbook 2nd Edition
Author: Barbara Gastel MD ID: 0813812534
From the Back Cover
Barbara Gastel, physician and acclaimed medical journalist, has prepared an expanded, enhanced second edition of Health Writer’s Handbook. Fully updated, the latest edition of this trusted handbook has grown by nearly 100 pages, solidifying its reputation as a “practical guide packed with specifics on how to write about health intelligently and with sensitivity” (Nieman Reports). Examples of exemplary health writing now abound with insightful annotated comments. “Medical Reporting for the Electronic Media” (contributed by Tom Linden, M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) addresses health reporting for television, radio, and the Internet. Also new to this edition is coverage of legal matters in the retitled “Ethical and Legal Issues” chapter. Journalistic exercises bring chapters to a close giving the reader opportunities to apply the principles presented. Health Writer’s Handbook, Second Edition is a reference guide and textbook all in one, invaluable to experienced health writers looking to improve their writing and to students beginning their study in medical journalism.
About the Author
BARBARA GASTEL, MD, has faculty appointments in medical humanities, veterinary medicine, and biotechnology at Texas A&M University, where she coordinates the graduate program in science journalism.
Paperback: 366 pagesPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (December 20, 2004)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0813812534ISBN-13: 978-0813812533 Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #255,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #92 in Books > Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Writing > Technical #95 in Books > Textbooks > Communication & Journalism > Journalism #104 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems > Industrial Design
I first became aware of Dr. Gastel’s book when she was quoted in an e book on medical writing written by one of her former students who has done quite well in the profession. As a disabled physician interested in developing my writing skills I felt that this might just be the information source I needed. I couldn’t have been more correct. Her writing style is easy to follow and understand and the topics chosen for this book fully encompass the various areas that even a seasoned writer might find useful. She has also included numerous helpful websites. There aren’t a lot of books available on this subject but there doesn’t need to be when one such as this has been written. Thanks Dr. Gastel!!
Gives you lots of relevant contact info that you could choose from depending on the type of article you plan to write. Good for beginners but I see it as useful for advanced writers as well. Makes excellent points on what goes into writing a riveting and relevant article. Overall, I recommend it.
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