Writing Patient education Content for Medicines?

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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