ISMPP Applauds AAMC Clarification on Ghostwriting Versus Transparent Writing Collaboration in Scientific Pu...( The Associat...)

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recently approved guidelines "Industry Funding of Medical Education" not only addresses funding of medical education, but also provides guidelines to help medical schools and teaching hospitals better manage their relationships with industry. An important element of these guidelines is the clear separation of ghostwriting versus transparent writing collaboration in scientific publications. Unfortunately, the medical writer's role is poorly understood by many, but the International Society of Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is working to clarify these misconceptions by defining the legitimate role of the medical writer while also supporting complete and transparent disclosure. ISMPP concurs with organizations like AAMC who increase recognition and understanding of the many issues involved in the collaborative process of medical writing and publication planning.

Ewing, NJ (PRWEB) July 7, 2008 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recently approved guidelines, "Industry Funding of Medical Education" (www.aamc.org/industryfunding) not only addresses funding of medical education, but also provides guidelines to help medical schools and teaching hospitals better manage their relationships with industry. An important element of these guidelines is the clear separation of ghostwriting versus transparent writing collaboration in scientific publications.

"Unfortunately, the medical writer's role is poorly understood by many", said Gene Snyder, President of the International Society of Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP). "ISMPP is working to clarify these misconceptions by defining the legitimate role of the medical writer while also supporting complete and transpa
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