Empowering patient reviewers: Best practices for reviewing Plain Language Summaries of Publications

What the event covered

This engaging webinar is designed specifically for patient reviewers who play a vital role in the accessibility and clarity of scientific publications.

The session provides practical insights into reviewing Plain Language Summaries of Publication articles (PLSPs) with a focus on readability and patient-centric communication. Learn how to assess PLSPs for inclusivity, flow, and clarity while gaining tools to provide constructive feedback that bridges the gap between complex research and everyday understanding.

Whether you’re new to reviewing, or looking to refine your skills, this webinar will empower you to make a meaningful impact in the world of patient-centered research communication.

About the speakers

Mithi Ahmed-Richards is the Executive Editor of Current Medical Research & Opinion at Taylor & Francis, and a patient advocate for Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK, living with diffuse scleroderma since she was 19 years old. Mithi is passionate about driving the patient voice across all areas of publications and as such, has been a patient author as well as developing Taylor & Francis’ patient authorship guidance.

Olivia Alexander is an editor specializing in Plain Language Summary of Publication articles (PLSPs). She is dedicated to making medical research accessible to those who need it most. Olivia oversees the PLSP process from submission to publication, making sure that complex scientific findings are transformed into clear, understandable content for non-specialist audiences. A large part of her work focuses on maintaining high editorial standards whilst providing avenues for patients to be involved in the publication process.

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