Journal of Business and Technical Communication Jul 2005

Forms as Boundary Genres in Medicine, Science, and Business

Susan L. Popham University of Memphis

Abstract

This article examines medical treatment forms as boundary genres, drawing on genre and disciplinary studies theories to argue that medical forms represent a commingling of the business, science, and medical professions in ways that show evidence of tension and conflict between the disciplines.

Journal
Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published
2005-07-01
DOI
10.1177/1050651905275624
Open Access
Closed

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