Ethics for Medical Writers

This course covers the current tools and resources that should be used by medical writers who desire to practice their craft in an ethical manner. Students will be made aware of professional ethical codes of conduct and develop skillsets to handle ethical quandaries that will occur in their careers. Lectures focus on differentiating between morality and ethics and understanding applicable legislation or standards that guide medical writing. Coursework reviews medical writers ethical situations, and students develop resolution plans for ethical case studies.