Korean Journal of Nosocomial Infection Control  2013;18(2):39-43

doi:10.14192/kjnic.2013.18.2.39

Communication of Infectious Diseases Consultant.

Tae Hyong KIM ; Hee Jin KIM

Keywords

Communication barriers; Consultation; Infectious diseases consultation

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Infectious disease consultation contributes to optimal antibiotic use as well as improved treatment outcomes in many infectious diseases, especially severe infections like bacteremia. However, communication and language matter in consultations between clinicians. Communication barriers are even more complex among professionals who speak Korean, since there are significant challenges for practicing medicine while relying on language translations. This review aims to address some of the components that should be included in infectious diseases consultations for Korean-speaking specialists.