This book provides readers with the latest research on the affective aspect of online interactions between doctors and e-patients in the context of China from a

This collection makes the case for existing critical discourse analysis theory and methods to meaningfully engage with the communicative parameters, power dynam

Based on Chinese and English online data, this book discusses elasticity in health communication from a cross-cultural perspective.

This volume addresses the issue of pragmatic meaning and interpretation in communication contexts regarding health and does so by combining a series of diverse

The foundational knowledge and practical actions you need to effectively address your patients’ emotions—and manage your own Emotions are ever-present in th