Medical communication between Plain Language and Einfache Sprache. A corpus analysis of layperson summaries of clinical trials in English, German, and Italian

Expert-lay communication in the medical field requires the utmost attention to readers’ or listeners’ needs and competences. If these are neglected, laypeople’s comprehension of the message is likely to be negatively affected. Text types like package leaflets and informed consents have been the obje...

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