Writing For Health Magazines
Posted by admin in Medical Publication on May 11, 2012
Freelance writing for health publications will not only keep you on the edge of the latest trends and advice for maintaining a healthy mind and body – it can also be healthy for your bank account.
Freelance writers produce articles covering a range of diverse topics including nursing, disabilities, diseases, prevention and cure, health research and education, alternative treatments and more.
On the technical writing side medical writers also work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, writing materials that include regulatory documents, investigative drug brochures, and clinical study protocols.
There is a good demand for health writing and this is a growing industry. Consider for a moment for 76 million baby boomers that have been entering their fifties. They are worrying more about their health. They want to lose weight. They are trying to get fit. They want to prevent disease and remain as healthy as possible.
It is not just the boomers, of course. Everyone wants to be healthy and avoid sickness in order to feel better and enjoy life.
Here Are A Few Examples of Health Publications
The following are just a few examples of health publications that you could work for as a freelance writer.
360 Magazine
An ezine accepting articles on all topics related to the wheelchair community, including health, travel, sports and relationships. Payment ranges from $0.10 to $0.25 per word.
Arthritis Today
A national consumer health magazine published by the Arthritis Foundation. Contains information about arthritis research, treatment, self-care and emotional coping. This publication pays up to $2,000 for feature articles of up to 2,000 words. Read the rest of this entry »
Medical Information for Foreign Travelers
Posted by admin in Medical Publication on May 8, 2012
There are many things that require your attention when starting a practice and for those of you who have done it, you understand what I mean. Starting a new practice has to be one of the most stressful and trying times for a physician. It would seem as though all physicians also need an MBA in business to successfully navigate their way through the maze of regulations, rules, and red tape.
We have identified some of the critical components that are key to a successful practice start up. There is obviously much more that will require your attention, but these are some of the areas that are often overlooked or neglected.
- Develop Business Plan and Strategy- This should involve a detailed business plan identifying a need in your community, anticipated payer mix(primarily Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, etc), common CPT Codes with the expected reimbursement, billing efficiency, anticipated growth rate, marketing strategy, referral strategy, business development plans and overall business objectives. If you are a radiologist coming to a new community, you need to do just like any other business and determine the need. You should do your research first and foremost and find out how many radiologists per person currently are in this area and compare it to the national average.
- Corporate Formation- Self explanatory but not as easy as it sounds. Top things to consider when starting your corporation are tax and general liability. An LLC taxed as an S corp is what I recommend because of the ownership protection through the LLC and tax advantages of an S Corporation(Form 2553). (Don’t have a CPA and need someone affordable, we understand and have a list of CPAs that we refer physicians to.)
- Securing financing if necessary- SBA loans are still great loans for small businesses but there are many options that might be more of what you are looking for. To best rates come to those who can prove that they are worth investing in and have a clear and succinct strategy for building their business.
- Identifying your office location-(for office based physicians) This should involve more than just being close to home and convenient to your favorite 18. Top things to consider when looking at office space are: Sq. footage, ppsf, lease agreement(3-5 year), purchase price, local referral sources, competition, market saturation, accessibility, parking, option to expand, 3-6 months free rent, road frontage, landlords, does county require business license, and local demographics. Read the rest of this entry »
Professional Writers Guide to Writing an Effective Medical CV
Posted by admin in Medical Publication on May 4, 2012
The nature of the profession imposes that a Medical CV is somewhat lengthier than those required in other professional roles. There is a requirement to list all of your skills, research, audits, training courses, publications and presentations. Medical CV writing is often best handled by a professional writer or professional writing service who can ensure that the information is both effective and concise. A professionally written CV will vary in length depending on the body of work applicable to the individual. However, it should never, even for highly skilled professionals, exceed 6 – 8 pages. There is a common misconception that the longer the CV the more ‘qualified’ you appear. This is simply not the case. It is quality content, thoroughly and concisely written that is very highly regarded in the medical community, not the number of pages you can fill with needless information.
Formatting
We recommend the following format for Medical CV writing;
Personal Details
Aims/Objectives
Qualifications
Current and Previous Appointments
Management Experience (if applicable)
Teaching Experience (if applicable)
Training Courses
Meetings & Conferences
Publications
Presentations
Audits (if applicable)
Research Projects
Applicable Skills
Personal Interests
Other/Miscellaneous
References
6 Tips For Writing An Effective Medical CV
Recruiters and decision makers will pay close attention to the first two pages of your CV. This applies in almost any profession but is particularly applicable in the case of Medical CV’s. If you do not capture their attention in the very early stages, it is unlikely they will continue through the remainder of your document. Read the rest of this entry »