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Style in medical journals.

D E Adams Smith

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |October 15, 1983
    PubMed
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    Medical writing in 1962 journals revealed a strong focus on clarity, with editors criticizing jargon and complex language. Addressing poor medical style is crucial for effective scientific communication and knowledge dissemination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical writing and scientific communication.

    Background:

    • A 1962 study examined the persistent issues with style in medical journals.
    • Concerns included obscurity, jargon, and
    • medspeak
    • typified by acronyms and neologisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the prevalent stylistic problems in medical literature from 1962.
    • To identify causes and consequences of poor medical writing.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of medical journal content from 1962.
    • Review of editorial and contributor critiques regarding writing style.

    Main Results:

    • Consistent criticism of unnecessary complexity, jargon, and impersonal constructions.
    • Identification of causes like editorial pressures and status-seeking.

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  • Consequences include knowledge fragmentation and reliance on abstracting services.

    • Conclusions:

    • Poor medical writing poses significant challenges to clear scientific communication.
    • Remedial measures such as writing workshops are suggested.
    • Implications for English language teaching for medical professionals are noted.