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Medical writing includes a variety of fields: writing about pharmaceuticals, medical products, medicine and its specialties, and others. Often medical writing, in addition to its scientific nature, requires attention to regulatory or other requirements that writers need to know.

And to lighten things up a bit, you'll also find some medical posters at the bottom of this page.


1.		Guidebook to Better Medical Writing from Iles Publications Price: $35.99 Customer Review: Simple explanations on tips to improve writing. At first glance I thought it was almost too juvenile; but the book did get the message across in simple terms, which actaully did help in the application of those tips. Very inexpensive for it's value.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


2.		Clinician's Guide to Medical Writing from Springer Price: $20.00 Customer Review: I found this book very helpful and fun to read. It gives you a structured approach to medical writing and includes very useful tips. It is a must have for rsidents and interns who are involved in research projects and expected to write up or at least participate in writing a study manuscript. This... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


3.		The Complete Guide to Medical Writing from Pharmaceutical Press Price: $31.88	Click here for more information


4.		The Best American Medical Writing 2009 from Kaplan Publishing Price: $8.20 Customer Review: This is the inaugural edition of the Best American Medical Writing. I sincerely hope that the series will continue. The introduction by editor Pauline Chen (herself a wonderful writer) was, all by itself, worth the price of admission. Here, as she describes the affinity between the cadences of music... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


5.		Successful Scientific Writing Full Canadian binding: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences from Cambridge University Press Price: $29.28 Customer Review: This book is very helpful and very informative. The authors present the information that is needed so that it is easy to digest.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


6.		A - Z of Medical Writing from BMJ Books Price: $6.99 Customer Review: Although physicians, researchers, nurses, and other health professionals do write, a great deal of what is considered "medical writing" is done by people who work in contract research organizations, communications companies, continuing medical education groups and advertising agencies. This book is... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


7.		Medical Writing 101: A Primer for Health Professionals from AuthorHouse Price: $8.70	Click here for more information


8.		Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers from McGraw-Hill Professional Price: $41.66 Customer Review: This is a really well-written text that takes you back to the basics of writing as they apply to scientific papers. From there it builds gradually, and the exercises at the end of each section help learn how to use the concepts being taught.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


9.		Medical Transcription: Techniques and Procedures from Saunders Price: $11.28 Customer Review: I'm happy to say that my first experience purchasing a book online went well. I was a little disappointed in the condition of the package when it got here, it was pretty ripped up. Maybe a tougher packaging option could have been used. The shrink wrap on the book was even a bit torn, but thankfully... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


10.		Medical Writing: A Prescription for Clarity from Cambridge University Press Price: $35.74 Customer Review: It gets off to a good start, albeit a somewhat wordy one, about the value of clear thinking and clear writing. This is followed by lists of misspelled words, misused words, unnecessary words, imprecise words... Get the idea? Since I don't suffer from any of these symptoms, an overlong list of... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


11.		The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes from Slack Incorporated Price: $35.77	Click here for more information


12.		Writing for the Health Professions (Applied English) from Delmar Cengage Learning Price: $59.06	Click here for more information


13.		Writing in the Health Professions from Longman Price: $36.75 Customer Review: Book arrived timely, and in the state mentioned. Good buy, and fast shipping - couldn't ask for better.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


14.		Medical English Usage And Abusage: from Oryx Press Price: $33.55 Customer Review: It is the most reliable book in print today. I refer to it often and it has saved me from making several embarrassing errors. Ms. Schwager's style of writing is concise and thorough. Reading this book is more than an education, it is a delight.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


15.		Medical Writing in Drug Development: A Practical Guide for Pharmaceutical Research from Routledge Price: $36.50 Customer Review: This book is a bit dated, especially if one follows FDA guidance documents, but it offers several advantages, including clear writing and logical organization. It might benefit from an update that includes current thinking by the International Conference on Harmonization, but these documents are... more info	Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


16.		Delmar's Skills and Procedures for Medical Assistants DVD #9: Administering NonParenteral Drugs, Prescription Writing, and Inventory Procedures (Delmar's Medical Assisting Skills-Based) from Delmar Cengage Learning Price: $190.00	Click here for more information


17.		Mastering Scientific and Medical Writing: A Self-help Guide from Springer Price: $25.70 Customer Review: I bought this book with great anticipation. So, I was extremely disappointed when I received it and found that the layout and design was hideous. For some reason, the editors (the author had no say in the matter) decided to place crucial information in text boxes/tables with a dark blue... more info	Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


18.		Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (Villemaire,Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional) from Delmar Cengage Learning Price: $30.00	Click here for more information


19.		The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook (The Clinician's Toolbox) from The Guilford Press Price: $30.24 Customer Review: This is a must have reference book. If you are new at writing reports, this book will give many brilliant ideas as to how to go about it. On the other hand, if you have been writing reports for a long time and may feel tired of the same, you will find that this book is full of ideas, terms, and... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


20.		Writing for Publication in Nursing from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $140.03 Customer Review: This is a great book for nurses who might want to publish. I am teaching a class in which students need to know this information. It is just sad that this book is out of print and there is no plan for a new edition. Why do publishers do this?	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Stedman's Medical Dictionaries


1.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $19.70 Customer Review: I got a Stedman's Dictionary with a class I'm taking and found it to be disappointing if you're just beginning to learn new terms. The definitions are longwinded and often abtuse. I didn't feel a flow of jumping from word to word and understanding what I'm reading without having to consult an online... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


2.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $27.55 Customer Review: Useful in the beginning stages of nursing school. Helps you understand the medical lingo if you are coming from an outsiders stand point like I was.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


3.		Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary: Version 7.0 for Windows from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $84.50 Customer Review: This is an excellent product that I use daily in my work. My purchase was received in a timely manner and was in excellent condition. I was very pleased. Amazon does well to make sure the products they sell are of high quality. I couldn't be happier.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


4.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition, Book/MOBILE Bundle from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $39.65 Customer Review: I am very please with this purchase as I have been with others. I got my 'used' dictionary for almost half the 'new' price and got it days before they said it would be here. I was right to trust Amazon.com to find good vendors to buy from on a budget.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


5.		Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols (Stedman's Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $30.15 Customer Review: Very interesting book, I am going back to school to become a Medical Transcriber, and this is one of the books I needed to do my second semester. This book has been a very big help with the school work, and Amazon saved me money on it!!!!	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


6.	[no image]	Stedman's Plus Medical/Pharmaceutical Spellchecker, 2009 from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $70.00 Customer Review: Am not really thrilled with this product. First, to install the software, I had to contact the company and get their "permission" to install the product - just registering the product wasn't enough. Second, common medical words (esophagectomy, endorphins, etc.)are shown as not being in... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


7.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Sixth Edition, Illustrated (CSNA Endorsed Version) (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $31.96 Customer Review: This is a wonderfully comprehensive book and interactive CD. This is a great product at a nice price and fast service.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


8.		Stedman's Pocket Medical Dictionary from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $19.15	Click here for more information


9.		Stedman's Medical & Surgical Equipment Words (Stedman's Word Book Series) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $7.25 Customer Review: I am currently training to be a medical transcriptionist. The Stedman's Medical & Surgical Equipment Words book 5th edition has been an asset to my reference library. I use it all the time and am happy with my decision to purchase it.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


10.		Stedman's Medical Terms and Phrases from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $50.00 Customer Review: I received my books in no time flat and they were both in perfect condition - Thank you for once again providing such excellent service!	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


11.		Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions: Illustrated (Book with CD-ROM) from Lippencott, Williams & Wilkins Price: $217.10 Customer Review: This is great any definition you need is here. My son is a doctor and when he was in Med School he told me about this book and cd so I ordered it. I have used it many times through these few years. I have a large family and we had had a lot of serious health issues. Cancer- 5 different kinds Brain... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


12.	[no image]	Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th Edition, Featuring New Veterinary Medicine Insert with over 45 Images and Reference Tables from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $12.64	Click here for more information


13.		Stedman's Pocket Medical Abbreviations from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $15.48 Customer Review: This little refernce book is jam packed with everything you need to know about medical abbreviations. I am very pleased with this book!	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information


14.		Stedman's OB-GYN and Pediatrics Words (Stedman's Word Book Series) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $33.14 Customer Review: This book is in very good shape. The delivery was fast. I am sure I will be using this book for years to come.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


15.		Stedman's Cardiology & Pulmonary Words (Stedman's Word Books) from Williams & Wilkins Price: $12.00 Customer Review: This is the best cardiology book I've used, and as a bonus it has pulmonary words, unlike the competitor's cardiology book.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


16.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $59.79 Customer Review: Great price for a book in great condition. Reasonable delivery time too. I got it before school started.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


17.		Stedman's Medical Speller (Stedman's Word Books.) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $25.00 Customer Review: I high recommend this book to anyone who is studying or working in Medical Transcription. This book is very use friendly. It is quick and easy to find what you need. There are 2 different ways you can find information in this book. For example, lets say you were trying to find "Lachman test". You... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information


18.		Stedman's Medical Transcription Skill Builders: Creating Cardiology Reports from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Price: $15.95	Click here for more information


19.		Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Student Value Pack (Book with CD-ROM) from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Customer Review: great product, great price and i really like. a great way to get the book on a student stipend.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information