Bedside manner
의미: A doctor's way of interacting with patients; their interpersonal skills.
A doctor's 'bedside manner' is how they communicate with patients—their warmth, empathy, and ability to explain things clearly. Good bedside manner makes patients feel heard and cared for. Poor bedside manner—cold, rushed, dismissive—is a common complaint. The term extends to anyone dealing with vulnerable people.
예문
- Her bedside manner is wonderful—so reassuring. 她的接诊态度很好——让人很安心Su trato con los pacientes es maravilloso, muy tranquilizador「彼女の患者対応は素晴らしい。とても安心できる」그녀의 환자 대응은 훌륭해—정말 안심이 돼.
- Brilliant surgeon, terrible bedside manner. 手术做得好，但接诊态度很差Cirujano brillante, trato con los pacientes horrible「腕のいい外科医だが、患者対応はひどい」실력 좋은 외과의사인데, 환자 대하는 태도는 형편없어.
- His bedside manner needs work. 他的接诊态度需要改进Su trato con los pacientes necesita mejorar「彼の患者対応は改善が必要だ」그의 환자 응대 방식은 개선이 필요해.
발음
/ˈbedsaɪd ˈmænə/
사용 가이드
맥락: medicine, patient care, criticism or praise
어조: evaluative, descriptive
✓ 올바른 표현
- Good/bad bedside manner接诊态度好／差Buen/mal trato con el paciente患者対応が良い／悪い환자 응대가 좋은/나쁜
- Bedside manner needs work接诊态度需要改进El trato con el paciente necesita mejorar患者対応に改善の余地あり환자 응대에 개선이 필요한
- Wonderful bedside manner很好的接诊态度Trato maravilloso con el paciente素晴らしい患者対応훌륭한 환자 응대
흔한 실수
- Not about medical skill—specifically about interpersonal communication
- Extended to other professions dealing with vulnerable people
기원과 역사
From the practice of doctors literally sitting at patients' bedsides to examine them and deliver news. The term emphasises the human interaction of medicine—not just the technical skill, but how that skill is delivered. It became prominent in the 20th century as patient-centred care became valued.
어원: From doctors attending patients at their bedside
최초 기록: Early 20th century
문화적 배경
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: House (example of poor bedside manner)
Regional notes: Universal English expression.
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