How Long to Read The Language of Illness

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Illness?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Language of Illness by Fergus Shanahan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The practice of medicine has advanced dramatically in recent years, but the language used to discuss illness – by medical practitioners, patients and carers – has not kept pace. As a result, clinicians and, just as importantly, patients and their relatives and carers, are not able to communicate clearly in relation to illness. The upshot is misunderstanding and confusion on all sides. In this ground-breaking book, Dr Fergus Shanahan, an eminent gastroenterologist who has practised in Ireland, the United States and Canada, and published widely around the world, looks at memoirs of illness, and...

How long is The Language of Illness?

The Language of Illness by Fergus Shanahan is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Illness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Language of Illness aloud.

What Reading Level is The Language of Illness?

The Language of Illness is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Language of Illness?

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