International journal
ISSN 2311-0759 (Online)
ISSN 2311-0740 (Print)


online review

Assessment of doctor’s communication skills and professional tact as a genre-forming feature of a review of medical services

In online reviews of medical services, the consumer’s assessment of the doctors’ communication skills and their professional tact is an essential feature of the genre. According to the target audience, this parameter is vital for the overall assessment of the quality of medical service. The empirical base represents the reviews of doctors posted on the websites of specialized online publications and forums. Based on the analysis, positive and negative patients’ assessments of the doctor’s communication skills and professional tact were identified.