In-house vs freelance copywriter

Who checks your clinic's copy?

I read 30 Australian job ads for in-house roles that write patient copy.

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The rules in the job ad

4 of 30 mentioned AHPRA.

None made it a must-have. No ad mentioned the TGA.

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What some ads asked for

4 asked for before-and-after or testimonial content.

None of those 4 mentioned AHPRA. Section 133 bars testimonials in health advertising.

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Who carries the risk

The clinic, whoever drafts the words.

Ahpra says advertisers need to check content made on their behalf, by staff or an agency.

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The in-house bill

$90,000 becomes $100,800.

That was the middle advertised salary. Super at 12% comes on top, before leave and equipment.

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Why clinics hire in-house

14 of 30 added a job outside content.

Events, paid ads, GP referrers, the front desk and reviews. A freelancer does none of those.

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If you pick an agency

Ask who reviews the copy.

Of 45 healthcare agency sites I read, only 3 said the risk stays with the clinic.

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Whichever you pick

Put sign-off in writing.

Name who signs off before anything goes live, and keep the record.

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