Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Medicine-related articles

This is the style guide for editing medical articles. The general rules from the Wikipedia:Manual of Style also apply when writing medical articles.

This guideline is a part of the English Wikipedia's Manual of Style.

It is a generally accepted standard that editors should attempt to follow, though it is best treated with common sense, and occasional exceptions may apply. Any substantive edit to this page should reflect consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on the talk page.

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This page in a nutshell:

Article titles use the scientific or medical name.
Write for the average reader and a general audience—not professionals or patients.
Explain medical jargon or use plain English instead if possible.
Become familiar with the common sections, info boxes and citation templates.
Use the highest-quality medical sources available.
Avoid trivia sections and external link farms.