Medical news & features
Medical journalism must strike a careful balance: scientific accuracy, narrative flow and reader engagement.
I work with writers, publishers and content teams to make medical news and feature articles clear, consistent and readable – without altering the author's intended meaning.
How I help
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Copyediting and proofreading
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Cross-checking of facts
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Improving structure and flow
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Clarifying technical explanations
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Ensuring consistency of tone and style
The aim is simple: content that informs clearly, reads smoothly and maintains credibility.
Typical documents
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Medical news articles
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Feature pieces
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Interviews and profiles
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Opinion and commentary pieces
Why specialist editing matters
Medical topics are complex. Readers may be clinicians, policymakers or informed lay audiences. Editing ensures content remains accurate while staying accessible to its intended readership.
Why work with me?
My medical-news clients work with me when their in-house editors are stretched or unavailable.
Here's why they choose me:
Extensive experience
30 years in professional editing
Proven track record
In-house and freelance experience in medical writing and editing
Medical focus
Focused on medical content since 2009
Reliable turnaround
Clear timelines and dependable delivery – usually within 1–2 weeks
Flexible support
Extra capacity without the need for permanent resource
It was an absolute pleasure to work alongside Jo. Her skills in medical copyediting and proofing are second to none. She has an excellent work ethic and was extremely efficient in what was a very busy and pressured environment. I would not hesitate in recommending Jo. Anyone working with Jo will benefit greatly from her skillset but perhaps even more-so from being around her wonderful personality