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In sickness and in health

Health, wellbeing and illnesses are topics that encompass numerous aspects to write about, including medical conditions and their treatments, healthy living, personal accounts of coping with an illness, history of healthcare and ethical issues. There are different types of sources that you can use – and it’s your focus that’ll guide you in terms of which sources are the most relevant and appropriate for you. Here’s an introduction to some that may be of use.

Information in plain language

Health-related material can be full of specialist terminology. If you haven’t gone, and .

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