This study aims to reveal the prototypical argumentative patterns employed in situations where patient distrust arises in China.Based on the quantitative analysis of data from a general social survey,we focus on a dis...This study aims to reveal the prototypical argumentative patterns employed in situations where patient distrust arises in China.Based on the quantitative analysis of data from a general social survey,we focus on a distinctive phenomenon that while a majority of Chinese respondents trust the medical profession as a whole,significant distrust exists toward doctors'skills and ethics,particularly among older,urban,and higher income populations.Qualtatively,we employ Generalized Argumentation Theory to analyze Chinese clinical dialogues,identifying three kinds of prototypical argumentative patterns in situations of patient distrust.Methodologically,this article shows the value of combining statistical analysis with goal-oriented Generalized Argumentation research to reconcile the tricky trust phenomenon of Chinese doctor-patient communication.展开更多
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Chinese MOE Project of Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Universities(22JJD720022)the Central Universities of Jinan University(Grant No.23JNQMX55).
文摘This study aims to reveal the prototypical argumentative patterns employed in situations where patient distrust arises in China.Based on the quantitative analysis of data from a general social survey,we focus on a distinctive phenomenon that while a majority of Chinese respondents trust the medical profession as a whole,significant distrust exists toward doctors'skills and ethics,particularly among older,urban,and higher income populations.Qualtatively,we employ Generalized Argumentation Theory to analyze Chinese clinical dialogues,identifying three kinds of prototypical argumentative patterns in situations of patient distrust.Methodologically,this article shows the value of combining statistical analysis with goal-oriented Generalized Argumentation research to reconcile the tricky trust phenomenon of Chinese doctor-patient communication.