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2025-05-01
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USING LINGUAPRAGMATIC STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Keywords: communication, linguapragmatic competence, pedagogical approaches, cross-cultural interactions, healthcare professionals, patients, diagnosis, treatment.
Abstract
This article explores the role of linguapragmatic strategies in enhancing medical discourse, particularly in contexts involving cultural and linguistic diversity. The focus is on strategies that help medical professionals navigate cross-cultural communication, with an emphasis on pragmatic competence, speech act theory, and intercultural awareness. The paper also discusses the implications of international academic exchanges in shaping healthcare professionals’ communicative competencies.
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