As medical writers, we are responsible for aspects such as research, grammar, form, flow, context, and many other things. However, during our education, be it at school or on-the-job, we are seldom taught about the world of instructional design, even though it is something that is inherent to our writing. Instructional design takes medical writing one step further and focuses on the importance of the learner, the goals of a program, and the steps required to meet that goal. As writers, we must ensure that our pieces meet the goal of what we are trying to achieve. It is not enough to simply accept a job without asking the proper questions. We must consider the ...