This paper concentrates on some aspects of the use of medical terminology in doctor–patient communication. Its main aim is to discuss the significance of medical terms for the distribution of asymmetry between doctors and their clients. In order to reveal a more comprehensive picture of the employment of medical terms, the article also attempts to provide a comparative analysis of doctor-patient interviews in different medical settings.
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