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Word Power and Linguistic Constructs in Nursing

Word Power and Linguistic Constructs in Nursing

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Author(s): Andrew Cashin (Southern Cross University, Australia)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 8
Source title: Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Andrew Cashin (Southern Cross University, Australia)and Robyn Cook (Sidra Medical & Research Center, Qatar)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-034-1.ch002

Keywords: Clinical Technologies / Health Information Systems / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

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Abstract

Language is central to thought and of course informatics. This chapter outlines the nature of language and the Sociosemiotic of nursing. How nurses use language is critically reviewed in the context of nursing thought and hence practice. Implications for nursing curriculum, nursing research and informatics are discussed.

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