HEALTH CRASH COURSE

MEDICINECRASH COURSE

INDEX

ÍNDICE

Anatomy

Symptoms and Illnesses

Medication and Treatment

Instruments and Equipment

anatomy

INTERNAL ORGANS

Practice the pronunciation of the following organs.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

LUNGS

LARGE INTESTINE

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

SPLEEN

PANCREAS

BRAIN

ARTERY

KIDNEYS

LIVER

BLOOD

HEART

BLADDER

STOMACH

GALLBLADDER

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Drag the name to the correct organ.

ANSWER

LIVER

PANCREAS

INTESTINES

THYMUS

KIDNEYS

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

LUNGS

URINARY SYSTEM

STOMACH

THYROID

Match the conditions with the organs affected using your medical knowledge

VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

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1. Hepatitis2. Pneumonia 3. Nephritis 4. Gastric ulcer 5. Cystitis 6. Angina pectoris 7. Cholecystitis 8. Ulcerative colitis

Bladder

Gallbladder

Heart

Kidney

Liver

Lung

Stomach

Large Bowel

BONES

Label the diagram using the words from the box.

Shinbone (tibia)

Breastbone (sternum)

Shoulder blade (scapula)

Collarbone (clavicle)

Skull (cranium)

Jaw bone (mandible)

Spine (vertebral colum)

Kneecap (patella)

Rib (costa)

Thigh bone (femur)

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CHOOSING A SPECIALTY

Jill Chan has just graduated from medical school and is talking about her future."I haven't decided what to specialize in yet. I need more experience before I decide, but I'd certainly prefer to work with children than, say, elderly patients - so I don't fancy geriatrics. I was never very interested in detailed anatomy, so surgical specialties like neurosurgery don't really appeal. You have to be good with your hands, which I don't think is a problem for me - I've assisted at operations several times, and I've even done some minor ops by myself - but surgeons have to be able to do the same thing again and again without getting bored, like tying off cut arteries and so on. I don't think that would be a problem for me, but they need to make decisions fast and I'm not too good at that. I like to have time to think, which means surgery's probably not right for me.

Last week I read an article about "Core Medical Specialties in the UK" which states that specialties like ophthalmology are seriously needed in the country since there are just two professionals for every 100,000 individuals. Oncologists are also in high demand because there are so many different forms of cancer hence different fields of oncology for specialists to get into. However, one really caught my attention and it was child psychiatry, they work with children and young adults who suffer from poor mental health, helping them to overcome their trauma, manage their symptoms, adopt healthy coping strategies, and generally improve their mental health and their outlook on life. Therefore, I am considering medical specialties that align with my interests and strengths. My mother is a hematologist and my father is a cardiologist and I am just so fascinated about their passion for their job that I want to make the right choice and pursue my real passion."

pronunciation exercise

DIALOGUE 1

One of the keys to English pronunciation is stress - emphasis. There are three possible patterns for three-syllable words: A. hos-pi-tal B. pre-scrip-tion C. rec-om-mend

DIALOGUE 2

DIALOGUE 3

Read the following five conversations. Find all the three-syllable words and classify them by their pronunciation. There are 20 in total. Put them in the correct sections of the table on the right. The first one has been done for you as an example.

DIALOGUE 4

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SYMPTOMS AND COMMON ILLNESS

symptoms

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Drag the symptom to its corresponding image.

C. SWELLING

D. FEVER

E. ITCHY

F. MALAISE

A. RASH

B. ALLERGIC REACTION

H. BLISTER

G. COUGH

symptoms

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Drag the symptom to its corresponding image.

B. HEADACHE

C. CHILLS

D. RUNNING NOSE

E. CRAMPS

A. SNEEZE

G. NAUSEA

H. DIZZINESS

F. SHORTNESS OF BREATH

CASE REPORT

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Read the patient's description of her symptoms then complete the case report.

CASE REPORT 14

I was feeling well until a few months ago. In the beginning, I felt a bit off and dizzy. But lately, I've been feeling completely worn out at the end of the day. I'm not eating any more than usual but I've put on nine kilos in the last year. I feel constipated and my hair has started to fall out.

A 50-year-old housewife, who had been well until four months previously, complained of (1)___________and (2)___________. She had (3) ___________ 9 kg in weight in the year before she (4) ___________ to her general practitioner (GP) although she denied eating more than usual. She was (5)___________ and she noticed that her hair had started to fall out.

illnesses

Many illnesses also have informal names. Match the informal and formal names listed below.

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FORMAL

INFORMAL

1. Chickenpox is the same as2. A cold is the same as 3. The flu is the same as 4. Hay fever is the same as 5. Measles is the same as 6. Mumps is the same as 7. Whooping cough is the same as

Allergic rhinitis

Infectious parotitis

Coryza

Influenza

Rubeola

Pertussis

Varicella

medical conditions

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Guess the medical condition from its definition.

1. Acute cerebrovascular event.

2. Arrhythmia.

3. Dyspnoea.

4. Fractured neck of femur.

5. Haematemesis

video activity

Watch the first 3 minutes of the video and answer the following questions.

1. How old was the patient (0m 30 sec)?2. What were her symptoms (0m 50 sec)? 3. Did the patient have fever (1m 05 sec)? 4. When do we say a patient has fever (1m 05 sec)? 5. What was the doctor diagnose (1m 41 sec)? 6. What were the doctor recommendations (2m 02 sec)? 7. In your own words explain the medical condition of the girl (3m 00 sec)?

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COMMON ROUTINE CHECK UP QUESTIONS

Practice the following conversation between a doctor and his patient with a partner .

1. How have you been feeling lately?

I've been feeling good overall, but I've been having some occasional headaches and fatigue.

2. Have you noticed any changes in your health or symptoms?

Yes, I've been having some difficulty sleeping and I've lost some weight recently.

3. What seems to be the trouble?

My eyes and my nose are running all the time. I feel terrible

4. Are you experiencing any pain or discomfort?

Yes, I've been having some pain in my lower back and I'm also having trouble breathing at times.

5. Have you been engaging in any physical activity or exercise lately?

Yes, I've been going for walks and doing some light yoga every day.

6. Are you currently experiencing any stress or anxiety?

Yes, I've been feeling a bit stressed lately with work and family responsibilities.

7. Have you been eating a healthy and balanced diet?

I've been trying to eat healthier, but I still struggle with snacking on junk food sometimes.

8. Have you been taking any new medications or supplements?

Yes, I started taking a new supplement for joint pain, but I stopped because it gave me an upset stomach.

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asking about pain

MEDICATION AND TREATMENT

TYPES OF MEDICATION

Practice the pronunciation of the following medication.

VIAL

CAPSULE

GELATINE CAPSULE

TABLET

INHALER

PESSARY

PASTE

COUGH SYRUP

OINTMENT

INJECTION

SPRAY

GAUZE

SOLUTION

SUPPOSITORY

LOZENGES

abbreviations

Match the abbreviations with their meanings.

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1. p.c.2. q.d.s. 3. s.c. 4. s.l. 5. p.o. 6. c.c. 7. p.r.n 8. i.v. 9. infus 10. g. 11. TT 12. o.m.

a. in the morning

b. sublingual

c. with meals

d. as required

e. after food

f. intravenous

g. four times a day

h. infusion

i. subcutaneous

j. two tablets

k. gram

l. by mouth

listening exercise

Listen to a doctor checking the chart with a colleague and complete the missing information.

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VOCABULARY

Link each verb on the left with a noun on the right to make 10 'partnerships'.

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NOUN

VERB

1. administer
2. analyse
3. arrange
4. burp
5. catch
6. detect
7. discontinue
8. ease
9. resist
10. prescribe

an improvement

a baby

antibiotics

the treatment

some infections

an appoitment

a sample

the pain

a drug

a cold

Complete these sentences using the partnerships from the past exercise . You may have to make some changes to fit the grammar of the sentences.

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1. The doctor will ____________________ to the patient.
2. She was ____________________ .
3. As soon as the patient reported severe side-effects, the doctor ___________________ .
4. I've ____________________ from one of my colleagues at work.
5. The laboratory ____________________ of the food and found traces of bacteria.
6. A healthy body can ____________________ .
7. I would like to ____________________ with the dental hygienist for 10.00am tomorrow.
8. She had an injection to ____________________ in her leg.
9. The health visitor advised the new parents to ____________________ after feeding.
10. The nurses _____________________ in the patient's condition.

• Analyze a sample.
• Prescribe antibiotics.
• Administer a drug.
• Catch a cold.
• Resist infections.
• Discontinue the treatment
• Burp the baby.
• Detect an improvement.
• Ease the pain.
• Arrange an appointment.

the following vaccinations are recommended for travellers to south Asia

HEPATITIS A OR IMMUNE GLOBULIN (IG) Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from uncooked fruits, vegetables, or other foods. HEPATITIS B Especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS If you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis.

MALARIA Your risk of malaria may be high in these countries, including cities. Travelers should take an effective antimalarial drug. RABIES If you might have extensive, unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas. TYPHOID Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors. Vaccination is particularly important because of the presence of S. Typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in this region. AS NEEDED Booster doses for tetanus, diphtheria, and measles, and a one-time dose of polio for adults.

Which of the immunizations listed before would you recommend for the following visitors to South Asia?

INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

instruments

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Drag the instrument to its corresponding image.

A. sphygmomanometer

E. TONGUE DEPRESSOR

C. THERMOMETER

G. stethoscope

F. SCALPEL

H. FOLEY CATHETER

D. STRETCHER

B. DEFRIBILLATOR

vocabulary activity

Match the instruments with its proper description.

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1. A chair with wheels in which someone can sit and move around.
2. A small sharp-pointed knife used in surgery.
3. An instrument used to explore inside a cavity or wound.
4. A surgical instrument with handles like a pair of scissors used for holding and pulling.
5. A surgical instrument like a long thin spoon, used for scraping the inside of an organ.
6. A thin glass tube used for taking and measuring samples of liquid.
7. An instrument or tight bandage wrapped round a limb to constrict an artery.
8. A surgical instrument with a bent end used for holding structures apart in operations.

Scalpel

Tourniquet

Hook

Forceps

Curette

Wheelchair

Probe

Pipette

PHRASAL VERBS

Complete the sentences with the proper phrasal verbs.

1. The headaches ____________ in the morning.
2. However much I eat, I don't seem to ___________ any weight.
3. I've tried to __________ smoking several times.
4. I'm so depressed I don't feel I can _____________.
5. When I cough, I ____________.
6. He thought he had a stomach ache but it ______ to be cancer.
7. Let's ___________ your girl and see what's going on.
8. The rash just ____________ out of nowhere.
9. I was hit on the head and ____________.

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video activity

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case presentation

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