sciencecommunication

  • Public Access to Clinical Trial Lay Summaries: Use, Value, and Medical Writing Considerations

    An educational narrative review from a medical writing perspective By Femi Fajimi | 18 May 2026 Abstract Clinical trial lay summaries have emerged as important tools for improving transparency and public understanding of clinical research following increasing regulatory emphasis on patient-focused communication. Regulatory frameworks such as the European Union Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR) No.…

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  • ICH E6(R3): If E6(R2) Was Already Effective, Why Do We Need R3?-A Medical Writer’s Perspective By Femi Fajimi | 13 May 2026 (Educational content. No confidential information included.) Introduction International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines have long served as the ethical and scientific foundation…

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  • Avoiding Type I Error Misinterpretation in Clinical Study Reports: A Practical Perspective from Medical Writing By Femi Fajimi | 15 April 2026 (Educational content. No confidential information included.) In clinical trials, control of Type I error is a statistical responsibility defined in the protocol and the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP). However, the interpretation and communication…

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  • From “Raw TFLs” to Regulator-Ready Narratives: A Medical Writer’s Walkthrough (Antifungal Case Study)  By Femi Fajimi | 10 September 2025  (Educational content. Drug, data, and outputs below are fictional but formatted to mirror real deliverables.)  Introduction  Sometimes, when I am asked to support some freelance writers with their ongoing projects, particularly when it involves reviewing…

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  • Medical Writing in Oncology: What Makes It Unique?  By Femi Fajimi | 09 June 2025  Oncology is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving areas in medicine, and medical writing in oncology reflects this complexity. Whether preparing a Clinical Study Report (CSR), protocol, or lay summary, oncology writing demands a deeper understanding of disease…

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  • From Numbers to Narrative: Learning to Understand Clinical Data as a Medical Writer  By ‘Femi Fajimi | 22 May 2025  One of the most valuable skills I’m developing as a regulatory medical writer is the ability to interpret clinical data clearly and accurately. I’m learning that writing about trial outcomes isn’t just about listing results…

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  • Writing the Participant Information Sheet: A Practical Introduction By ‘Femi Fajimi | 15 May 2025 The Participant Information Sheet (PIS) is one of the most important documents a medical writer may help prepare during the early phases of a clinical trial. In plain and respectful language, it explains what the study is about, what participation…

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  • Writing for Ethics Committee Submissions: Practical Insights from a Developing Writer By ‘Femi Fajimi | May 2025 Writing for ethics committee submissions is a key responsibility in regulatory medical writing. It requires clarity, accuracy, and respect for participant rights. As I continue to build experience in this field, I understand the importance of approaching these…

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  • Understanding Protocol Amendments: A Beginner’s Perspective  By ‘Femi Fajimi | 14 May 2025  As I continue developing my skills in regulatory medical writing, I’m learning that clinical trial protocols don’t always remain fixed. In practice, they often need to be revised, and that’s where protocol amendments come in.  Understanding amendments has helped me see how…

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