| SUMMARY: |
This book is addressed to all those involved in medical communication in
English and is motivated by the expansion of international collaboration in the medical
field. In this context, English is the predominant language of communication, regardless
of the origin of those involved (clinicians, medical students, medical researchers,
medical professionals, patients). Therefore, the correct and appropriate wording in
English, the understanding of medical language and structures are absolute prerequisites
for effective communication, all the more so since this is an area where errors often have
overwhelming consequences. Conceived as a practical work addressed to upperintermediate
users of English, the present book aims to cover various aspects of medical
language in a manner as comprehensive as possible, stimulating the understanding and
acquisition of specific notions; it also deals with correctness, by means of grammar
exercises tailored to cover frequent glitches in this field. The book is not a university
course, so theoretical explanations are very few, and they are provided only where I felt
that there was a need for a differentiation in the choice of some variants to the detriment
of others. |
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