
Medical Discourse and Systemic Frames of Comprehension
Ronald J. Chenail(Author)
Praeger Publishers Inc
Published on 1. January 1991
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-89391-707-4 (ISBN)
Description
Presents Recursive Frame Analysis, a new method of discourse analysis, which is a way of organizing and describing the multiple, recursive levels of meaning that emerge through face-to-face interaction. The primary application of this technique is in the understanding of medical discourse, e.g. pare
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89391-707-4 (9780893917074)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
enail /f Ronald /i J.
Content
HEART-FELT STORIES Introduction Matters of the Heart Previous Studies Communication in Medicine and Therapy Meaning and Context THE STUDY OF TALK AND RECURSIVE FRAME ANALYSIS Introduction Discourse Analysis Frames Narrative Analysis Recursive Frame Analysis METHOD Introduction Subjects and Procedures Analysis ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION Introduction Discovery and Referral Referable Heart Murmurs Transforms Alternative Sources of Information Expectations The Choice Not to Worry Conclusion PRESCRIPTIONS, IMPLICATIONS, AND CONCLUSIONS Introduction Prescriptions for Referrals RFA Prescriptions Ways of Weaving and Maintaining Interactional Nature of Heart Murmurs Future Studies Implications of the Study Conclusions References Author Index Subject Index