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| Skopek, Lucienne | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCassell, Eric J.; Skopek, Lucienne – Journal of Medical Education, 1977
Since language is the predominant instrument by which information is transmitted between doctor and patient, an understanding of the uses and functions of language in medicine is crucial to effective medical care. This paper describes a framework for the study of language as a tool in medicine. (LBH)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence
