Is cheap outsourcing a threat to your career?

Abstract

Many writers are concerned that the rise of cheap freelance medical content outsourcing will be a threat to their careers. Yet while outsourcing may be a cheaper option, there is no guarantee that the quality will be superior. There are also numerous ethical considerations associated with the practice of outsourcing content.

Keywords:

• Freelance medical writing
• Outsourcing
• Writing rates

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Michelle Guillemard

Michelle Guillemard is an Australian health writer and the editor of Health Writer Hub, a resource helping writers to hone their health writing skills (http://www.healthwriterhub.com). Michelle teaches health writing courses, offers coaching services for writers, and blogs about health and medical writing.