DR ALICE LAM DOCTOR · MEDICAL WRITER · EDITOR
DOCTOR · MEDICAL WRITER · EDITOR · HEALTH EDUCATOR

Medical writing by a physician, for healthcare professionals and patients

I am a seasoned general practitioner and medical writer with over two decades of clinical experience in both the UK and Australia. My work in medical writing is distinguished by a strong emphasis on evidence-based CPD education for GPs and accessible, empowering content for patients.

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Dr Alice Lam, physician medical writer and editor
ABOUT ME

Clinical expertise, translated into clear communication.

My medical qualifications allow me to effectively communicate with and educate healthcare professionals, whilst empowering patients to understand complex health concepts.

My clinical background gives me the skills to understand medical literature and analyse evidence critically, understand the needs of clinicians and patients, and communicate with different audiences. My content and editing ensures the final delivered product is clinically accurate, clear and practical.

2024
GP Staff Specialist, Mid North Coast Virtual Care, NSW Health, Australia
2020
Member of Editorial Committee, Hepatitis Australia
2019
Member of The Australasian Medical Writers Association
2005
FRACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)
2002
MRCGP (Royal College of General Practitioners, UK)
1998
MB ChB (University of Manchester, UK)
WHAT I DO

Medical writing and editorial expertise

Since launching my medical writing service in 2018, I have developed accredited medical education for doctors, published consumer health articles and provided editing services for medical education and patient health organisations.

01 · MEDICAL EDUCATION

Evidence-based CPD for healthcare professionals

I specialise in providing accredited medical education content for GPs. I have written and presented multiple online modules for HealthCert Education, a major CPD provider partnered with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. My content includes slide decks, with case studies and multiple-choice questions.

I have also also worked with EPG Health and Arrotex Pharmaceuticals to produce educational content for healthcare professionals, for surgeons, nurses and pharmacists.

I have researched and written across a huge range of topics such as:

CardiovascularRespiratory diseaseTobacco-related conditionsAllergyDermatologyInfectious diseaseRheumatologyUrologyWomen's health
02 · EDITORIAL REFINEMENT

Clinical accuracy, clarity and consistency

I work alongside your team to ensure consistency, readability, appropriate terminology and alignment with your organisation’s style.

My editorial skills have assisted well-known patient health organisations such as Hepatitis Australia and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.

03 · PATIENT AND CONSUMER HEALTH WRITING

Complex health information, made accessible

High-quality patient-facing content often entails making complex medical information understandable, accurate and accessible. Web content and educational articles are delivered in a way that is patient-centred and reassuring without being misleading.

Clients include:

  • International Bipolar Foundation
  • Bipolar Life Victoria
  • Hepatitis Australia
  • Bionics Institute
  • Consumers Health Forum of Australia
04 · RESEARCH, EDITING AND PROOFREADING

Rigorous review of medical literature and best practice guidelines

  • Systematic review of reputable medical literature and best-practice guidelines
  • Critical interpretation and synthesis of clinical studies
  • Clear grammar, spelling, punctuation and word choice
  • Style-guide adherence and appropriate referencing
  • Planned communication and reliable deadlines
IN A NUTSHELL

Your content, backed by clinical experience.

My extensive clinical experience lends your content authenticity and credibility.

Doctor | Medical Writer | Editor | Health Educator
TESTIMONIALS

What clients say

“Her medical writing is of the highest order – clear, logical, relevant to the target audience and extremely well referenced. Furthermore, she completes tasks in time and is good to work with. I am happy to commend Dr Alice Lam to anyone seeking medical writing.”

Dr Joe KosterichCourse Chair, HealthCert Education

“Alice has written many HealthCert modules for GPs including medical presentations, assessments and clinical cases on a wide variety of topics. These materials have consistently received high praise at all levels of review. She is a first-class medical education writer who always delivers on time and with a smile. It is a pleasure to work with Alice, and I would highly recommend her services.”

Christine GuylerHead of Academic Standards, HealthCert Education

“Dr Alice Lam writes clearly and compassionately about health and illness. She doesn’t shy away from complexity, leading lay readers deftly through the science and lived experience of complex problems. Her writing style is engaging, bright and warm, so she can hold readers through sometimes difficult topics. Her stance on health problems emphasises the empowered patient as central to good outcomes, ensuring that she generates hope amongst readers who themselves are facing health challenges. I recommend her unreservedly as a health writer!”

Professor Greg Murray, PhD, FAPSDirector, Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology; Patron, Bipolar Life

Looking for an experienced medical writer?

Whether you need evidence-based medical education, patient information, health articles or medical editing, I would be happy to discuss your project.

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