LANGUAGE AS A CATALYST FOR HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15667285
Keywords:
Language in healthcare, health communication, medical linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), healthcare innovation, health literacy, narrative medicine, multilingual healthcare, AI in medicine, patient-centered care, digital health.Abstract
Language plays a pivotal role in shaping the delivery, accessibility, and
innovation of healthcare. As both a medium of communication and a tool for
conceptualizing medical knowledge, language influences clinical decision-making,
patient engagement, health literacy, and cross-cultural care. This research explores
how linguistic structures, narrative medicine, multilingual technologies, and natural
language processing (NLP) contribute to healthcare innovation. It investigates the
integration of AI-powered language models, real-time translation tools, and inclusive
health communication strategies in improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing
patient-provider interactions, and addressing disparities in global health systems. By
positioning language as a dynamic enabler rather than a passive conduit, this study
underscores its centrality in driving transformative change in modern healthcare.
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