This scientific article examines the critical, yet often underemphasized, role of speech culture in the practice of modern medicine. It argues that a medical worker's communicative competence is not merely a supplementary "soft skill" but a core clinical competency that directly impacts patient safety, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. The article analyzes the multifaceted nature of medical speech culture, including ethical dimensions, accessibility, empathy, and precision. It explores the profound consequences of communicative failures, such as misdiagnosis and decreased patient satisfaction, while outlining a comprehensive framework for improvement. This framework integrates specialized training in communication, the strategic use of narrative medicine, and the development of reflective practice skills. The article concludes that the systematic cultivation of a physician’s speech culture is an indispensable component of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

Speech culture, medical communication, physician-patient relationship

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