Analysis the Positive Role of Speech Act Theory in Promoting the Oral English Skills of Doctor-patient Communication / 中国医学伦理学

By analyzing the problems existing in the practice of doctor -patient communication , respectively discusses the speech act theory before the implementation of the implementation of doctor -patient communication oral English training , implementation , and after implementation of the positive role: instant help medical students to master a large number of medical English vocabulary;In view of the students come from different areas , instant help correct the pronunciation and intonation;Benefit based on speech act theory to guide the student to carry on the different roles played in English oral practice helps students to adopt direct and indirect speech act theory and the method of the oral English practice for communication;To improve medical students′professional recognition;To strengthen the medical students′sense of mission .

How can Japanese University-based Primary Care Physicians Attend International Conferences? / General Medicine

<b>Background: </b>Activity in international conferences is essential for the academic progress of primary care in Japan. We aimed to clarify the obstacles Japanese university-based primary care physicians face in attending and presenting at international conferences.<br><b>Methods: </b>We conducted a questionnaire of 10 residents and 22 physicians in the Department of General Medicine and Primary Care at the University of Tsukuba.<br><b>Results: </b>The primary obstacle preventing conference attendance was English language skills. A secondary obstacle was insufficient time off work.<br><b>Conclusions: </b>Additional support in English language skills and time off work is necessary to promote attendance at international conferences.