Write in plain language[2][4]
- Write the content in simple terminology, avoiding medical jargon.
E.g.: Replace pyrexia with fever
Replace hypertension with high blood pressure
- Write in active voice, using a conversational tone.
E.g.: Replace ‘This medication is to be taken twice a day, prior to meals’ with
‘Take this medication before meals, two times daily’
- Mention the expanded form of all abbreviations used.
- Always use consistent vocabulary. Choose one term—such as ‘doctor,’ ‘health expert,’ or ‘healthcare provider’—and stick with it. Interchanging these terms may confuse readers
- Use personal pronouns (you, we) to establish a connection with the reader
- Develop a list of glossaries that the reader can refer to. This will help them understand the necessary medical terms..
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