Why every allied health professional needs their own editing service

Quality editing is a therapist’s best friend.

You know the feeling. You’ve read over your own work for what feels like the millionth time and no errors are popping out. So, you hit send on that email, only to revisit your document minutes later and, WHAM. It hits you in the face. You’ve spelled a client’s name wrong. The cardinal sin of any client-facing work.

You hurriedly type a “sorry about that!” follow up, but you can’t help but worry about the credibility hit.

Not only is this a common scenario for absolutely anyone working with the written word, it is also entirely preventable, and the solution is as simple as enlisting a trained, fresh set of eyes.

Having a proofreader, or editor, cast an eye over your work is an efficient, inexpensive way to ensure these sorts of mistakes become a rarity – not the norm – keeping that solid reputation for quality you have worked so hard to build, intact.

You may be thinking, I’ll just run my spellchecker, no big deal, no one will notice if there are some tiny mistakes. But research shows that grammar and spelling still matter deeply to consumers, clients and peers.

A recent article by Harvard Medical School agrees, saying, “Clinicians, researchers and allied health care professionals need strong writing skills in order to communicate effectively with their target audiences”.

And while there are tools to help perform these vital checks, we all know these can miss important details such as an incorrect name. There is no substitute for the human element in editing.

When it comes down to it, clear and correct language is important, especially when relating to provision of life-changing health services. Spelling and grammatical errors can be embarrassing and costly. Ambiguity is the enemy of clear and valid reporting and ultimately trust in your abilities.

We can help ease your tedious text tasks – reach out for a chat today.