jargon/specialist lexis (medical educational jargon and legalese)

Question 1

what is jargon/specialist lexis?

Answer 1

special words/expressions used by professions/groups, that are difficult for non-specialists to understand.

Question 2

examples of medical terminology doctors use outside the GP:

Answer 2

• kardia (heart)
• hepar (liver)
• gaster (stomach)

Question 3

advantages of using medical technical terms:

Answer 3

• it helps to achieve goals and new scientific breakthroughs, ONLY when people from a medical field have a common understanding.
• it is relevant to their discussions.
• helps prevent errors in their diagnosis/evaluation.

Question 4

disadvantages that non-specialists would say:

Answer 4

• occupational language hinders patient’s understanding.
• without the doctor converging with patients, it will cause confusion.