EP344: The Ethics of using AI to Write About Health

I welcome seasoned healthcare writer Emily to the podcast, who brings over two decades of experience in digital content and a Master’s in Health Communication. Together, we dive into one of the most pressing topics in today’s writing world: the ethical implications of using AI to generate health content. Whether you’re embracing AI or cautiously navigating its rise, this conversation offers a balanced perspective on how AI is shaping freelance health writing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode About the Ethics of Using AI to Write About Health

• Why healthcare content writers must be especially cautious when using AI
• The risks of AI-generated misinformation and lack of clinical nuance
• How AI can be a powerful tool—but only in the hands of skilled professionals
• Ways writers can ethically incorporate AI into brainstorming, outlining, and editing
• How client expectations are shifting with AI usage
• Predictions about the future of AI, content strategy, and the value of human storytelling
• Why quality, strategy, and authenticity will continue to set professional writers apart

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