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Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
Dec, 2019;25 (6): 1055-1056.

The power of language: The importance of shaping language as a constructive tool in health care.

Veryan Richards
Author Information
  1. Veryan Richards: Curricula and Assessment Committee, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK. ORCID
PMID: 31087435 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13172

Abstract

The language used in clinical practice is a key enabler to the success of treatment. Without good communication which is underpinned by values, therapeutic engagement and treatment outcomes will not be as successful.

Keywords

health care medical education person-centered medicine values

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MeSH Term

Attitude of Health Personnel
Communication
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Language
Personhood
Physician-Patient Relations
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