{"id":41628,"date":"2024-06-11T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T04:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=41628"},"modified":"2024-06-10T21:41:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T19:41:34","slug":"semmelweis-medical-linguistics-conference-2024-a-convergence-of-healthcare-and-linguistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2024\/06\/semmelweis-medical-linguistics-conference-2024-a-convergence-of-healthcare-and-linguistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference 2024: A convergence of healthcare and linguistics"},"content":{"rendered":"
Between May 31 and June 1, the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes at Semmelweis University hosted the second Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference, welcoming over 100 participants from across the globe. The conference served as an innovative platform for scholars, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore the intersection of medical sciences and linguistics, and the ways in which language influences healthcare communication, therapy efficacy, patient satisfaction, and overall outcomes.<\/div>\n

\"\"<\/a>Under the guidance of Conference Chair and Director Dr. Katalin Fogarasi, the conference emphasized the importance of interprofessional collaboration in advancing the field of medical linguistics. Participants engaged in enriching, multidisciplinary discussions traversing medical terminology, medical translation and interpreting, patient-centred communication, speech analysis, and intercultural medical communication. Standing at the forefront of this field, the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes at Semmelweis University not only organizes the conference series<\/a> but also provides invaluable publication platforms for researchers and scholars to disseminate their work.<\/p>\n

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At this year\u2019s conference, Dr. Katalin Fogarasi announced a new opportunity for presenters to contribute to the prestigious volumes of the Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Investigations, published by Peter Lang Publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This marked a significant milestone for the field, representing the growing recognition and elevation of medical linguistics as a distinct and vital field of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moreover, Katalin Fogarasi expressed her commitment to establishing a dedicated medical linguistics academic journal, which will provide a highly-esteemed platform for scholarly discourse and research dissemination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The conference was opened by Vice-Rector Dr. P\u00e9ter Hermann, who began by acknowledging the multilingual and multicultural nature of the university. He celebrated the high-quality language instruction and the linguistics research at the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes, and emphasized its role in enhancing the overall level of education at Semmelweis University.<\/p>\n

The following presentation, by Dr. P\u00e9ter Nyir\u00e1dy, Director of the Department of Urology, shared an interprofessional study on doctor-patient communication conducted by the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes in collaboration with the Department of Urology. In sharing with the audience the preliminary results of the study, Dr. P\u00e9ter Nyir\u00e1dy highlighted the importance of communication in clinical practice. He observed that this research supports the work of experts while also helping in the career orientation of students, arming the latter with skills necessary for internships in several countries, and for their scientific careers thereafter.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Plenary presentations followed, with each offering insights into key facets of medical communication and linguistics. Dr. Vicent Montalt from Universitat Jaume I enlightened attendees on some of the emerging complexities for translators in patient-centered communication, while Dr. Jerome Tessuto from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli provided perspectives on bridging the credibility gap in alternative and complementary medicine discourse. Dr. Karin Birkner from Universit\u00e4t Bayreuth shed light on the challenges and best practices in telemedical neurological consultations, and Dr. Paul Neumann from Dalhousie University explored the adaptation of Latin anatomical terminology for the digital age. Dr. Wolfgang Imo from Universit\u00e4t Hamburg delved into the analysis of doctor-patient interactions, and Dr. Serge Qu\u00e9rin from Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al navigated the journey from the doctor\u2019s terms to the patient\u2019s words and back.<\/p>\n

In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference also featured nine parallel sessions and a dynamic poster session, with 16 thought-provoking presentations that further enriched the scholarly discourse. Not forgetting hospitality, the Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes of Semmelweis University organised a memorable conference dinner and a Budapest city tour, providing attendees with invaluable opportunities for personal and cultural exchanges outside the conference halls.<\/p>\n

In summary, the Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference 2024 was an academic and social success, highlighting the growing significance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare communication and the role of linguistics in enhancing patient care and outcomes. With its comprehensive agenda, esteemed speakers, and vibrant atmosphere of academic exchange, the conference has left an important mark on the field, inspiring participants to continue pushing the boundaries of medical linguistics, and fostering innovation in healthcare communication practices.<\/p>\n

Dr. Katalin Fogarasi, Dr. D\u00e1niel M\u00e1ny \u2013 Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes
\nPhotos by B\u00e1lint Barta \u2013 Semmelweis University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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