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The Impact of Medical English for Specific Purposes Training on Physicians' Clinical Performance: A Narrative Review
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Reyhaneh Barari    , Seyyedeh Maedeh Musavi Khatir * , Faeze Aghajanpour |
| Department of English Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran |
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Background and Objective: With the globalization of healthcare, effective English communication has become crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs equip healthcare professionals with the specialized vocabulary and communicative competencies essential for clinical practice. This narrative review aimed to explore the impact of ESP training on the clinical performance of medical professionals, focusing on pediatricians.
Methods: The review examined studies from databases such as PubMed, ERIC, Scopus, and Google Scholar, covering the period from January 2010 to March 2025. Studies were selected based on their relevance to ESP in medical settings, particularly regarding its effects on diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and physician-patient communication.
Findings: Findings revealed that ESP training significantly improves diagnostic precision, enhances treatment results, and boosts physicians' confidence. It facilitates more effective communication with patients, reducing misunderstandings and language-related errors. Improved communication also supports teamwork among healthcare providers, contributing to overall patient care quality. The review also addressed the role of language concordance between physicians and patients, noting its benefits in fostering trust and clarity. While interpreter use remains important in multilingual environments, studies suggested that direct doctor-patient communication is often more effective than interpreter-mediated interactions.
Conclusions: In conclusion, ESP training plays a vital role in enhancing communication skills, clinical accuracy, and patient outcomes. Healthcare institutions are encouraged to integrate ESP into both academic curricula and ongoing professional development to ensure culturally competent, high-quality care delivery. |
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| Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Medical Education, Language Barriers |
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Type of Study: review |
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Received: 2025/05/25 | Accepted: 2025/06/1 | Published: 2025/04/4
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