A freelance medical writer creates content on clinical practice issues, the health care industry, and research in the medical field. They often specialize in a particular discipline. In this career, you gather your information from several sources, including scientists conducting clinical trials, experts in the industry, and scientific literature. Your duties include fact-checking and verifying all details without overstating the evidence. Your responsibilities also include adherence to the best practices for reporting health news to avoid sensationalizing and misleading the public. Some individuals create documentation about procedures and regulations for use in a medical facility. Others work as health writers for online sites, magazines, or TV.