A. Kate MacDougall

Freelance editor/writer | Specialties in oncology and business | Overly enthusiastic about etymology, yoga, and beagles

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

It was a privilege to chat with @chadinabhan about his new book, demystifying the cancer journey for patients, caregivers, and practitioners @asco #ascoconnection

[chadi nabhan MD, MBA, FACP @chadinabhan]

Thank you @ASCO #ASCOconnection for highlighting my newest book “THE CANCER JOURNEY” & how storytelling & plain language help in communicating W broad audience.

Thank U 4 allowing me 2 share my thoughts.

Pls pick up UR copy 2day & share UR feedback.

https://t.co/IWDHLtde9b

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

@allydprice @JADPRO @SocietyofHemOnc Way to go @allydprice!

[Toni Choueiri, MD @DrChoueiri]

The paper that every cancer researcher saves, Cancer Statistics 2021 now published by @AmericanCancer.
https://t.co/kfPuN4oxAx…

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Did you know that only 3%-5% of patients with cancer are enrolled in oncology clinical trials? I'm proud to have worked with this expert group of @ASCO members to craft recommendations for overcoming some of these barriers and increasing #clinicaltrials participation.

[ASCO @ASCO]

We released new recommendations to improve the effectiveness & efficiency of the clinical trial site feasibility assessment process to ensure more patients and trial sites can participate in oncology #clinicaltrials ⬇️ https://t.co/ENg9QeGzRq

[Fred Campagna @FredCampagna]

4.2 magnitude #earthquake in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts this morning. Seems to have been felt in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

[EMSC @LastQuake]

#Earthquake (#sismo) possibly felt 2 min ago in #Massachusetts #United States. Felt it? See https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Edit: "School of Execution Education" --> "School of Executive Education" Two VERY different meanings! #spellcheckwontsaveyou #amediting

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

@DonGoers @PoPville Why would you even JOKE about that??

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Things you overhear around the home office, when you and your spouse both work in the #medical world: "Right now, we're pretty UTI focused. Or, you know what, maybe we're anti-infective. That's something we need to hash out..." #medicaleditor #biotech

[Jennifer Holmes @JenMededit]

Some days you take a deep dive into hepatitis C virus infection. Some days you search and replace em dashes. #medicaleditor #AmEditing

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Edit: "restricted only to patients with prostate cancer" --> "restricted to patients with prostate cancer" #amediting #medicaleditor

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Edit: "hazard ration" --> "hazard ratio" #spellcheckwontsaveyou #medicalediting #amediting

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

I had the privilege of chatting with master storyteller @kristin_daly last fall about the importance of storytelling for clinicians. Take a listen to our conversation! @APSHOorg @JADPRO

[APSHO @APSHOorg]

In Episode 21 of the #JADPRO podcast APSHO member @kristin_daly shares why she thinks clinicians have the best #stories, her own experience participating in #TheMoth #StorySLAM, and her advice for telling your own story. Listen now: https://t.co/BwXMYZ3mAK

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Ignoring cancer care now may trade one public health crisis — Covid-19 — for another, NCI chief... https://t.co/ZXScos6b5C via @statnews

[APSHO @APSHOorg]

A #CertifiedFinancialPlanner shares his expertise on what APs should consider when managing #retirement plans and #finances in this volatile time in the #APSHO Advance Special #COVID19 Series. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/GwUczyB2lf

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

@Miss_Orinda7 I use @paydirtapp and love it!

[APSHO @APSHOorg]

In the #APSHO Advance Special #COVID19 Series, @Bethfaiman demonstrates steps for how she administers a physical exam via #telemedicine while maintaining a strong connection with the patient. https://t.co/ejbZ11G9Wx

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

More pandemic #transcriptionfails: "conoco virus transmission" and "coed-positive patients" #amediting #medicalediting

[A. Kate MacDougall @akmac_ed]

Thanks for sharing your virtual exam guidance @Bethfaiman! So timely. So helpful! @APSHOorg

[Beth Faiman PhD @Bethfaiman]

A physical exam is entirely possible when conducting a #virtualvisit thank you to @ClevelandClinic for the excellent guidance! @CleClinicMD @MattFaiman https://t.co/0kcg4e2BaS

[APSHO @APSHOorg]

While continuing to treat patients and meet the challenges of the #COVID19 pandemic, one #PhysicianAssistant in #hematology / #oncology is helping to tackle another important issue: the country’s dwindling supply #masks for the general public utilization.
https://t.co/F4tAKe1OiD