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medical writer

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medical writer

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2641.4.5

Description

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

Alternative Labels

healthcare writer

medical editor

medical information analyst

medical publications associate

medical technical writer

regulatory medical writer

research medical writer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)