Routledge - The Talk of the Clinic: Medical Discourse Analysis

Gain a deeper understanding of clinical communication with The Talk of the Clinic: Explorations in the Analysis of Medical and therapeutic Discourse. Part of the Routledge Communication Series, this collection presents original research from scholars focused on the practical application of discourse analysis within medical settings. Unlike traditional communication texts, this work maintains a practitioner-sensitive posture. The research is designed to help clinical practitioners gain insight into how their own speech works during regular interactions. By analyzing the specific performances that clinicians must achieve with clients and colleagues, these studies highlight the real-world consequences of speech acts in effective practice. This book provides a unique perspective on the verbal exchanges that occur in therapeutic environments. It is an essential resource for those looking to understand how language shapes the clinical experience and affects the relationship between practitioners and those in their care.