CategoryPatient centricity / lay summary

Posted September 10, 2025 Medical writing

ISPEP releases white paper questioning pharma’s patient engagement promises

ISPEP’s white paper questions pharma’s commitment to patient engagement and proposes a 5-point framework for authentic partnerships.

Posted August 27, 2025 Medical writing

Publication extenders: the key to more impactful research?

Find out about the key findings from ISMPP’s Publication Extenders Evidence Resource.

Posted June 3, 2025 Medical writing

Statistical significance does not always equal scientific importance

Clear communication is key: read on for some top tips.

Posted May 8, 2025 Medical writing

Why aren’t more journals publishing plain language summaries?

A recent survey sheds light on publisher perspectives on plain language summaries and the barriers to their wider adoption.

Posted March 20, 2025 Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Paying patient and public reviewers: is The BMJ’s bold move justified?

The BMJ will now pay patient and public reviewers. Learn why this move matters for diversity in patient engagement and the future of medical publishing.

Posted March 13, 2025 Artificial intelligence

21st Annual Meeting of ISMPP – Diversity and Innovation: In Concert

Posted October 24, 2024 Patient centricity / lay summary

[PODCAST] Delivering patient-centric publications

Learn how to create patient-centric content and improve patient engagement in health research and communication.

Posted August 8, 2024 Patient centricity / lay summary

‘Hiding in plain sight?’ How can publishers improve patient engagement with PLSPs?

Plain language summaries of publication could help patients, but what if they aren’t reading them? Find out how publishers can boost patient interaction with PLSPs.