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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF ENGLISH IN MEDICINE?
Askarova R.B., 121 group, 1
st
Pediatric faculty
Scientific advisor: DjalilovaN.D.
TashPMI, Foreign languages department
Relevance.
In today’s world, where the borders of different countries are becoming easier to
overcome, especially for professionals in the medical field, importance of English is significantly
increasing. It is the language most widely spoken and written across the globe, and even on the internet.
By being proficient in English, medical professionals can connect and collaborate with practitioners
and researchers globally, present at international conferences, and even practice elsewhere in the
world.
The purpose of the study:
The aim of this scientific article is to contemplate the real necessity
of English in medicine, improve skills continuously and keep abreast of advanced diagnostic and
treatment methods.
Materials and methods:
In order to determine the actual role of English in a life of an Uzbek
doctor it was considered to conduct a survey among doctors of the Tashkent Pediatric Hospital and
State Hospital. The survey was conducted by voting through Telegram messenger. Participants had an
opportunity to answer to the questions like: “Why English is important in medicine?”,” Why is
language important in healthcare?”, “Do you know benefits of English in medical business?”, “ Do
you know English and how used it in your work?
Results:
165 respondents were surveyed. Answers which were given by doctors show that there
are many reasons to learn English. Below I will give some examples of their answers: firstly, the
doctor who speaks English is better aware of current trends in medicine. Knowing English, you can
freely read foreign medical journals, most of the modern books on medicine; get acquainted with
publications in the English language on medical websites. Secondly, knowing English, you can get or
continue medical education abroad. Thirdly, knowledge of English will allow you to participate in
medical conferences abroad. Prestigious clinics are interested in ensuring their physicians’
participation in various scientific events abroad, such as conferences devoted to medical issues.
Therefore, if you work in a clinic or in research institute, you have the opportunity to make a business
trip abroad, but for this, you need a good knowledge of English, because such events are usually held
in English. Fourthly, knowledge of English will allow you to work in a team with foreign specialists.
Many domestic clinics cooperate with foreign medical institutions, invite foreign experts to work or
carry out consultations in difficult cases, to make a diagnosis jointly or to determine the methods of
treatment of patients. In addition, doctors speaking English fluently, are invited to participate in
international clinical trials. Last, but not the least argument is that know English language is
prestigious. Regardless of your occupation, whether you are a doctor or another specialist, if you can
speak foreign languages, you will be considered more valuable asset in any company cooperating with
foreign partners or not. Knowledge of the English language says about your education, emphasizes
that you are a modern, open personality, aimed at self-improvement.
Conclusion.
To be a great doctor, you need to be an exceptional communicator who can convey
complex messages clearly to your patients and colleagues. Thus, it is essential for doctors to be
extraordinarily adept at languages, especially English. Having analyzed all the above-mentioned
points, we came to the conclusion that the English language was very important in medicine. This is
the language that connects the knowledge and achievements of different countries, makes it possible
to transfer the experience, skills and knowledge. Knowledge of English allows the doctor to have an
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appointment with foreign patients in private clinics. Probably, if you work in a small clinic of a small
town, only your compatriots will seek your medical advice. But, for example, in a private clinic of the
capital city, cooperating with insurance companies, you can have foreign patients. If you plan to work
or undertake an internship abroad, you cannot do it without knowledge of the English language. In our
time, every physician should know Medical English.
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