Laconic Medical Writing Inc. is a Canadian medical communications and consulting company dedicated to advancing health literacy by transforming complex scientific and health information into clear, accurate, and accessible content. Acting as a bridge between technical data and public understanding, Laconic helps organizations communicate medical and scientific knowledge with accuracy, purpose, and impact.
According to research conducted by the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), regulators agree that medical writers improve document quality and produce higher quality submissions.1, 2
Specifically, medical writers add value in terms of adherence to standards, accuracy, clarity, completeness, explanation of rational and formatting. Professional medical communicators are known to have communication expertise, awareness of ethical standards, and health care knowledge.2
Believe in the Power of Words
We all have a role to play to increase health literacy and create a healthier world.
- Harris D, Chamberlain James L, Forjanic Klapproth J, Bass B, Russell Winnier A. Optimizing the Value of Regulatory Medical Writers. AMWA. 2021;36(4). doi:10.55752/amwa.2021.82
- Cooper J, Chamberlain James L, Affleck J, Bass B, Forjanic Klapproth J, Harris D. Value of Medical Writing: The Regulator’s Perspective. AMWA. 2021;36(4). doi:10.55752/amwa.2021.83
Services We Provide
Laconic Medical Writing offers specialized writing and editing services. We are also available for consultation, teaching, workshops, and speaking engagements.
Regulatory Medical Writing
Laconic’s foundation is regulatory documentation for drug and medical device submissions.
Medical & Scientific Publications
We break down advanced technical concepts using clear language, which contributes to health literacy as patients and caregivers become better able to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Medical & Health Education
Laconic aids health education by creating content to inform the public on health topics.
Grants Applications & Reports
Laconic can help you develop clear and concise grant proposals so you can receive funding for your projects.
Health Care Policy Documents
We support the development and editing of healthcare policy documents that improve patient care, foster trust, and support informed community decision-making.
Additional Documents
Laconic can support organizations with additional written and media materials.
Areas of Expertise
We help organizations communicate complex science with clarity, accuracy, and impact—advancing health literacy and empowering informed decisions. We have experience in botanical medicine, Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.
Phytopharmaceutical / Botanical /Herbal Medicines
Natural, plant-based, evidence-based solutions used to treat diseases or to maintain health. This includes whole plants or plant compounds.
Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Uses real-world evidence (RWE) to help show how medical treatments and therapies work in everyday life. HEOR takes into account effectiveness, cost, and patient quality of life to give a more accurate view of treatment costs, which aids in decision making that benefits both patients and our healthcare systems.
Pharmaceutical Drug Therapies
Medicines, other than a nutrient or essential dietary ingredient, that produces a biological effect. This includes innovative medicines, generic medicines and over-the-counter medicines.
Medical Devices
Devices used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases and disorders that can increase the accuracy of diagnoses and allow for better health care.
Clients We Serve
- Health Networks
- Academic Institutions
- Biotechnology companies
- Health Care Organizations or providers
- Government Agencies
- Medical Device Companies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioners, including Supplement vendors and Health product vendors, western herbalists, traditional Chinese Practitioners and Naturopaths
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Research Centers
- Academic Institutions
Memberships and Volunteer/Pro Bono Work
Laconic proudly provides pro bono writing and editing support to Partners for Patients NGO, helping underserved communities gain access to essential medicines and therapies.
We are also a business member and sponsor of Herbalists Without Borders and the United Herbalists of Ontario Chapter.
Have a Project In Mind?
For consultations, teaching engagements, workshops, or speaking opportunities, please get in touch to start the conversation.