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Quicksilver Healthcare Communications Ltd is the company name for Karen Lipworth

I am an experienced UK-based healthcare communications specialist and medical writer with the energy and insight to interrogate briefs and seek imaginative approaches to changing mindsets.  

A guiding principle of mine is that an effective medical communicator must do much more than accurately impart concepts, considerations, facts and data in terms each audience can grasp: they must truly have a way with words and an intimate understanding of how insight-based strategies and skilful use of language can capture hearts and minds.

Karen Lipworth - Quicksilver Healthcare Communications
People will forget what you said and forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel
Maya Angelou
We need data but we won't change the world with data. We will change the world with language and emotion
Sir Muir Gray
Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind
Rudyard Kipling

My key offerings are:

Core narratives

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Patient engagement

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Clinical trial communications

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Strategic advice

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Medical writing

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Testimonials

I have the greatest respect for you as a writer. Best I've come across and feel free to forward this note. We threw a lot of complicated stuff at you and you caught magnificently.
Dr Christopher Ung Former Vice President, Oncology Therapeutic Strategy, IQVIA
Karen has a rare gift for distilling very technical information into compelling core messages, expertly customised for all target audiences.
Rebecca A BachmannScientific Director, Gardiner-Caldwell Communications
Karen is a consummate professional with a hugely analytical mind. Her ability to interpret high science and data to construct a compelling and engaging narrative is second to none – as is her broader understanding of the need to ensure the patient voice is heard.
Neil McGregor-Paterson Former Head of Healthcare, Ruder Finn
Karen is fundamentally strategic, always focusing on the end goal and the big picture. She proactively revisits her recommendations in the light of environmental developments and is one of the most skilful writers I’ve ever encountered.
Rachel TerryDirector, Aurora Healthcare Communications
Karen is a go-to person for knowledgeable, thoughtful, and responsive communications and scientific writing in the realm of clinical research.
Susan P. Landis Head of Strategic Engagement & Communications, Duke Clinical Research Institute
I would like to personally thank and recognize you for the extraordinary leadership you have provided this year. You have developed a true depth of understanding for biosimilars that has made you an invaluable partner.
Tracy Stewart Former Director, Biosimilars Center of Excellence, IQVIA
Karen is one of those rare individuals who combines science, sensitivity and sensibility. She asks the right questions to envisage the right solutions and delivers a quality of work that reflects her passion for excellence.
Sharon Suntag Director, Medical Strategy and Content, IQVIA
Karen led the development of a number of manuscripts on behalf of the Collaboration for Oncology Data in Europe (CODE) through to successful publication in quality peer-reviewed journals. She was structured and thoughtful in her approach, had excellent attention to detail and was tenacious in pursuing our goals.
Julia Levy Former External Engagement Lead, CODE, IQVIA
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Karen for nearly a decade. She has an in-depth understanding of the science behind clinical research, as well as the patient perspective, and expertly combines the two.
Lindsay SinglerAssociate Director, Research Communications & Engagement, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Incredibly good. You changed a maelstrom of thoughts and ideas into a very thorough and focused concept.
Andrew SmithFormer Director, Healthcare Engagement and Communications, IQVIA
We rarely use freelance support, but Karen is a rare person, combining technical scientific knowledge with superb communication skills.
Catherine Warne Former CEO, Health Unlimited
Karen is one of the most respected names in the field of freelance medical communications.
Matt de GruchyFormer CEO Ogilvy Healthworld UK
...a rare, maybe unique, combination of commercial nous and first-rate communication skills.
Neil KendleManaging Director, Kendle Healthcare
...a way with words that I believe is second to none.
Julia CookManaging Director, StepBack Healthcare
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