Training medical writers in today's environment 1: The integrated medical writer

The integrated clinical study report is the end product of a clinical trial and the culmination of multidisciplinary effort. A full understanding of the clinical development process is a fundamental requirement of a medical writer We are developing a training program, part of which is intended to provide the writer with an understanding of the clinical trial process and the issues that may be encountered. The aim is not only to develop the individual writer but also to strengthen interdepartmental communication and to improve the flow of information to the clinical writing department during the course of a project.