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Medical writers produce and process scientific documents related to medical affairs. Work alongside scientists, doctors and other healthcare professionals

2641.4.5 ISCO 2641 ESCO source
Competences
23
Groups
4
Essential
16
Optional
7

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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Sector-specific

4 competences
clinical reports

The methods, assessment practices, credentials and opinions gathering procedures necessary for writing clinical reports.

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evidence-based approach in general practice

The general principles, methods and concepts of scientific research and the fundamentals of statistics in medical care. The scientific background of pathology and theories about the forming of hypotheses and problem-solving.

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multi-professional cooperation in health care

The way to behave during team meetings, visits and meetings in multi-professional cooperation especially with other health professionals.

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professional documentation in health care

The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.

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2 competences
medical informatics

The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.

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medical studies

The basics and terminology of medical studies.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

2 competences
draw up professional texts

Compose and publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional texts.

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work in multidisciplinary health teams

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
archive scientific documentation

Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous studies into account for their research.

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conduct health related research

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Scope note
Research topics may include illness, acute, chronic and non-communicable conditions, public health, clinical research, health promotion and disease prevention topics.
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draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation

Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.

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manage schedule of tasks

Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.

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prepare scientific reports

Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.

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provide written content

Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.

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report the results of treatment

Analyse and process information and data, and subsequently formulate the results in a written report.

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write scientific publications

Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.

research
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Optional knowledge 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

3 competences
biomedical scientists' role in health care system

The roles and responsibilities of a biomedical scientist under the health care regulation system.

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clinical coding

The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.

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clinical science

The research and development of the techniques and equipment used by medical staff to prevent, diagnose and treat illness.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
biomedical science

The principles of the natural sciences applied to medicine. Medical sciences such as medical microbiology and clinical virology apply biology principles for medical knowledge and invention.

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medical terminology

The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.

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pharmacology

Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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Optional skills and competences 1 competence

Occupation specific

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Cross-sector

1 competence
develop scientific research protocols

Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.

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