The mystification of meaning
- 1 September 1976
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Academic Medicine
- Vol. 51 (9) , 716-25
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00001888-197609000-00002
Abstract
The symbolic and communicative aspects of illness and treatment are examined. A number of factors that complicate interpersonal communication are identified and found to exist in their most extreme form in medical settings. New directions in research and training are suggested that might prepare medical personnel to respond more sensitively and flexibly to the symbolic aspects of illness.Keywords
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