Medical Writing (also known as Medical Writings, Writing, Medical): The practice of writing usually by a skilled or specialized writer focused on the reporting or dissemination of medical information for a target audience.

NIH MeSH · D066209Information Science

Medical Writing

Also known asMedical Writings · Writing, Medical · Writings, Medical · Medical Writer · Medical Writers · Writer, Medical · Writers, Medical

Definition

The practice of writing usually by a skilled or specialized writer focused on the reporting or dissemination of medical information for a target audience.

MeSH classification

  • L01.559.423.906.654

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Related concepts

Authorship

The profession of writing. Also the identity of the writer as the creator of a literary production.

Blogging

Creating an INTERNET-based personal journal which may consist of reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks.

Case Reports as Topic

Clinical presentations that may be followed by evaluative studies that eventually lead to a diagnosis.

Correspondence as Topic

Works on written communication between persons or between institutions or organizations.

Electronic Mail

Messages between computer users via COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS. This feature duplicates most of the features of paper mail, such as for…

Common questions about Medical Writing

What does Medical Writing mean in medicine?
The practice of writing usually by a skilled or specialized writer focused on the reporting or dissemination of medical information for a target audience. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Medical Writing known by any other names?
Yes. Medical Writing is also referred to as Medical Writings, Writing, Medical, Writings, Medical, Medical Writer in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Medical Writing sit in the medical classification?
Medical Writing falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.559.423.906.654). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D066209) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗