English for Medical
Purposes - Dental Check-up
By
Kenneth Beare,
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Dental Check-up Sam: Hello, Doctor.
Dr. Peterson: Good morning, Sam. How are you doing today?
Dr. Peterson: Good morning, Sam. How are you doing today?
Sam: I'm OK. I've been
having some gum pain recently.
Dr. Peterson: Well, we'll take a look. Please recline and open your mouth.... that's good.
Dr. Peterson: Well, we'll take a look. Please recline and open your mouth.... that's good.
Sam:(after being examined)
How does it look?
Dr. Peterson: Well, there is some inflammation of the gums. I think we should also do a new set of S-rays.
Dr. Peterson: Well, there is some inflammation of the gums. I think we should also do a new set of S-rays.
Sam: Why do you say that?
Is something wrong?
Dr. Peterson: No, no, it's just standard procedure every year. It looks like you may have a few cavities as well.
Dr. Peterson: No, no, it's just standard procedure every year. It looks like you may have a few cavities as well.
Sam: That's not good news
.... hmmm
Dr. Peterson: There are just two and they look superficial.
Dr. Peterson: There are just two and they look superficial.
Sam: I hope so.
Dr. Peterson: We need to take X-rays to identify tooth decay, as well as check for decay between the teeth.
Dr. Peterson: We need to take X-rays to identify tooth decay, as well as check for decay between the teeth.
Sam: I see.
Dr. Peterson: Here, put on this protective apron.
Dr. Peterson: Here, put on this protective apron.
Sam: OK.
Dr. Peterson: (after taking the X-rays) Things look good. I don't see any evidence of further decay.
Dr. Peterson: (after taking the X-rays) Things look good. I don't see any evidence of further decay.
Sam: That's good news!
Dr. Peterson: Yes, I'll just get these two fillings drilled and taken care of and then we'll get your teeth cleaned.
Dr. Peterson: Yes, I'll just get these two fillings drilled and taken care of and then we'll get your teeth cleaned.
Key Vocabulary
gums
gum pain
to recline
open your mouth
inflammation
X-rays
set of X-rays
standard procedure
cavities
to identify
tooth decay
protective apron
evidence of further decay
fillings
to drill
to take care of
to get your teeth cleaned
gum pain
to recline
open your mouth
inflammation
X-rays
set of X-rays
standard procedure
cavities
to identify
tooth decay
protective apron
evidence of further decay
fillings
to drill
to take care of
to get your teeth cleaned
English for Medical
Purposes - Dental Hygiene
By
Kenneth Beare,
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Dental Hygiene Sam: Hello.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Hello Mr. Waters. I'm Gina. I'll be cleaning your teeth today.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Hello Mr. Waters. I'm Gina. I'll be cleaning your teeth today.
Sam: Dr. Peterson has just
filled two cavities. Why do I need a cleaning?
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Well, we have to make get your teeth and gums clean and disease free.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Well, we have to make get your teeth and gums clean and disease free.
Sam: I guess that makes
sense.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Oral health leads to trouble-free teeth. I'll start off by removing plaque. Please lean back and open wide.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Oral health leads to trouble-free teeth. I'll start off by removing plaque. Please lean back and open wide.
Sam: OK, I hope it's not
too bad.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Everybody gets plaque, even if they floss regularly. That's why it's important to come in twice a year for check-ups.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Everybody gets plaque, even if they floss regularly. That's why it's important to come in twice a year for check-ups.
Sam: (getting his teeth
cleaned, can't say much...)
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK, please take a drink and rinse.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK, please take a drink and rinse.
Sam: Ah, that's better.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK, now I'll apply some fluoride. Which flavor would you like?
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK, now I'll apply some fluoride. Which flavor would you like?
Sam: I have a choice?
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Sure, we have mint, spearmint, orange or bubble-gum - that's for the kids.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Sure, we have mint, spearmint, orange or bubble-gum - that's for the kids.
Sam: I'd like to have the
bubble-gum!
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK. (applies fluoride) Now, let me give your teeth a final flossing.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: OK. (applies fluoride) Now, let me give your teeth a final flossing.
Sam: What type of floss
tape do you recommend?
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Personally, I like the flat tape. It's easier to get between the teeth.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Personally, I like the flat tape. It's easier to get between the teeth.
Sam: OK, I'll remember
that the next time I buy floss. How often should I floss?
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Everyday! Twice a day if possible! Some people like to floss after every meal, but that's not absolutely necessary.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: Everyday! Twice a day if possible! Some people like to floss after every meal, but that's not absolutely necessary.
Sam: (after finishing the
cleaning) I feel much better. Thank you.
Gina the Dental Hygienist: My pleasure. Have a pleasant day, and remember to floss every day - at least once a day!
Gina the Dental Hygienist: My pleasure. Have a pleasant day, and remember to floss every day - at least once a day!
Key Vocabulary
to clean someone's teeth
dental hygienist
to fill cavities
gums
disease free
oral health
to lead to
plaque
to remove plaque
to floss
check-up
to rinse
fluoride
to apply fluoride
flavor
flossing
floss tape
floss after meals
dental hygienist
to fill cavities
gums
disease free
oral health
to lead to
plaque
to remove plaque
to floss
check-up
to rinse
fluoride
to apply fluoride
flavor
flossing
floss tape
floss after meals
Feeling Queasy
Nurse: Good morning, Mr
Adams. How are you doing today?
Patient: Horrible! I can't eat anything! I just feel sick to my stomach. Take the tray away.
Patient: Horrible! I can't eat anything! I just feel sick to my stomach. Take the tray away.
Nurse: That's too bad. I'll
just put this over here for now. Have you felt queasy for very long?
Patient: I woke up during the middle of the night. I couldn't get back to sleep, and now I feel terrible.
Patient: I woke up during the middle of the night. I couldn't get back to sleep, and now I feel terrible.
Nurse: Have you been to the
toilet? Any diarrhea or vomiting?
Patient:
I've been to the toilet twice, but no diarrhea or vomiting. Perhaps, I should
drink something. Can I have a cup of tea?
Nurse: Certainly, I'll get
you a cup immediately. Would you like black tea or peppermint tea?
Patient: Peppermint, please. Do you think I could have another blanket? I'm so cold. I think I'm getting the chills.
Patient: Peppermint, please. Do you think I could have another blanket? I'm so cold. I think I'm getting the chills.
Nurse: Here's an extra
blanket. Let me tuck you in.
Patient: You're so sweet. What is your name?
Patient: You're so sweet. What is your name?
Nurse: My name is Alice.
I'll be on shift during the day for the next few days.
Patient: Hello Alice. My name is Jack. Nice to meet you.
Patient: Hello Alice. My name is Jack. Nice to meet you.
Nurse: Let's get you feeling
better Jack! Is there anything else I can get for you?
Patient: That's alright. I think a cup of tea and a warm blanket should help.
Patient: That's alright. I think a cup of tea and a warm blanket should help.
Nurse: OK. I'll be back as
soon as the tea is ready.
Patient: Thank you.
Patient: Thank you.
Key Vocabulary
to feel queasy
to feel sick to one's stomach
tray
to wake up
to feel terrible, awful, horrible
to get (go) back to sleep
to be to the toilet
diarrhea
vomit
black tea, peppermint tea
blanket
to get the chills
to tuck someone in
to feel sick to one's stomach
tray
to wake up
to feel terrible, awful, horrible
to get (go) back to sleep
to be to the toilet
diarrhea
vomit
black tea, peppermint tea
blanket
to get the chills
to tuck someone in
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Helping a Patient
Patient:
Nurse, I think I might have a fever. It's so cold in here!
Nurse: Here, let me check your forehead.
Nurse: Here, let me check your forehead.
Patient:
What do you think?
Nurse: Your temperature seems raised. Let me get a thermometer to check.
Nurse: Your temperature seems raised. Let me get a thermometer to check.
Patient:
How do I raise my bed? I can't find the controls.
Nurse: Here you are. Is that better?
Nurse: Here you are. Is that better?
Patient:
Could I have another pillow?
Nurse: Certainly, Here you are. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Nurse: Certainly, Here you are. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Patient:
No, thank you.
Nurse: OK, I'll be right back with the thermometer.
Nurse: OK, I'll be right back with the thermometer.
Patient:
Oh, just a moment. Can you bring me another bottle of water, too?
Nurse: Certainly, I'll be back in a moment.
Nurse: Certainly, I'll be back in a moment.
Key Vocabulary
fever
to check someone's forehead
raised temperature
thermometer
to raise / lower the bed
controls
pillow
to check someone's forehead
raised temperature
thermometer
to raise / lower the bed
controls
pillow
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Joint Pain
Patient:
Good morning. Doctor Smith?
Doctor: Yes, please come in.
Doctor: Yes, please come in.
Patient:
Thank you. My name is Doug Smith.
Doctor: What have you come in for today Ms Anders?
Doctor: What have you come in for today Ms Anders?
Patient:
I've been having some pain in my joints, especially the knees.
Doctor: How long have you been having the pain?
Doctor: How long have you been having the pain?
Patient:
I'd say it started three or four months ago. It's been getting worse recently.
Doctor: Are you having any other problems like weakness, fatigue or headaches?
Doctor: Are you having any other problems like weakness, fatigue or headaches?
Patient:
Well I've certainly felt under the weather.
Doctor: Right. How much physical activity do you get? Do you play any sports?
Doctor: Right. How much physical activity do you get? Do you play any sports?
Patient:
Some. I like to play tennis about once a week. I take my dog on a walk every
morning.
Doctor: OK. Let's have a look. Can you point to the area where you are having pain?
Doctor: OK. Let's have a look. Can you point to the area where you are having pain?
Key Vocabulary
joint pain
knees
weakness
fatigue
headache
to feel under the weather
physical activity
to play sports
to have pain
knees
weakness
fatigue
headache
to feel under the weather
physical activity
to play sports
to have pain
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Making an Appointment with
the Dentist
Dentist Office Assistant: Good morning, Beautiful Smile Dentistry, this is Jamie. How may
I help you today?
Patient: Good morning, I'd like to schedule a check-up.
Patient: Good morning, I'd like to schedule a check-up.
Dentist Office Assistant: I'd be happy to do that for you. Have you been to Beautiful
Smile before?
Patient: Yes, I have. My last check-up was six months ago.
Patient: Yes, I have. My last check-up was six months ago.
Dentist Office Assistant: Great. Can I get your name, please?
Patient: Yes, of course, sorry. My name is Ron Appleman.
Patient: Yes, of course, sorry. My name is Ron Appleman.
Dentist Office Assistant: Thank you Mr. Appleman. Which dentist did you see on your last
check-up?
Patient: I'm not sure, really.
Patient: I'm not sure, really.
Dentist Office Assistant: That's OK. Let me check your chart... Oh, Dr. Lee.
Patient: Yes, that's right.
Patient: Yes, that's right.
Dentist Office Assistant: OK... Dr. Lee has time next Friday in the morning.
Patient: Hmmm... that's not good. I've got work. How about the week after that?
Patient: Hmmm... that's not good. I've got work. How about the week after that?
Dentist Office Assistant: Yes, Dr. Lee has some times open. Would you like to suggest a
time?
Patient: Does he have anything open in the afternoon?
Patient: Does he have anything open in the afternoon?
Dentist Office Assistant: Yes, we could fit you in on Thursday, January 14th at 2.30 in
the afternoon.
Patient: Great. That'll work.
Patient: Great. That'll work.
Dentist Office Assistant: OK, thank you for calling Mr. Appleman, we'll see you next week.
Patient: Thank you, bye bye.
Patient: Thank you, bye bye.
Dentist Office Assistant: Goodbye.
Patient:
Patient:
Key Making an Appointment Phrases
This is ...
How may I help you?
I'd like to schedule / I'd like to make an appointment
check-up
Have you been to X before?
Can I get your name? / May I have your name?
Which dentist / doctor did you see?
Dr. X has time next ...
Would you like to suggest a time?
Does he / she have something open ...?
We can / could fit you in ...
Thank you for calling.
How may I help you?
I'd like to schedule / I'd like to make an appointment
check-up
Have you been to X before?
Can I get your name? / May I have your name?
Which dentist / doctor did you see?
Dr. X has time next ...
Would you like to suggest a time?
Does he / she have something open ...?
We can / could fit you in ...
Thank you for calling.
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Kenneth Beare,
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Pain that Comes and
Goes
Doctor: How long have you
been having this pain?
Patient: It started in June. So for more than five months now. My stomach hurts after some meals, but not always.
Patient: It started in June. So for more than five months now. My stomach hurts after some meals, but not always.
Doctor: You should have come
in earlier. Let's get to the bottom of this. Have you changed your eating
habits during this period?
Patient: No, not really. Well, that's not true. I'm eating the same foods, but less. You know, the pain seems to come and go.
Patient: No, not really. Well, that's not true. I'm eating the same foods, but less. You know, the pain seems to come and go.
Doctor: How strong is the
pain exactly? On a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the intensity of
the pain?
Patient: Well, I'd say the pain is about a two on a scale of one to ten. Like I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back...
Patient: Well, I'd say the pain is about a two on a scale of one to ten. Like I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back...
Doctor: How long does the
pain last when you get it?
Patient: It comes and goes. Sometimes, I hardly feel anything. Other times, it can last up to half an hour or more.
Patient: It comes and goes. Sometimes, I hardly feel anything. Other times, it can last up to half an hour or more.
Doctor: Is there a type of
food that seems to cause stronger pain than other types?
Patient: Hmmm ... heavy foods like steak or lasagna usually brings it on. I've been trying to avoid those.
Patient: Hmmm ... heavy foods like steak or lasagna usually brings it on. I've been trying to avoid those.
Doctor: Does the pain travel
to any other parts of your body - chest, shoulder or back? Or does it remain
around the stomach area.
Patient: No, it just hurts here.
Patient: No, it just hurts here.
Key Vocabulary
pain
stomach
to hurt
to get to the bottom of something
eating habits
to come and go
on a scale of one to ten
to keep coming back
to last (an amount of time)
heavy foods
to avoid
chest
shoulder
back
stomach
to hurt
to get to the bottom of something
eating habits
to come and go
on a scale of one to ten
to keep coming back
to last (an amount of time)
heavy foods
to avoid
chest
shoulder
back
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Getting Patient
Details
Administrative Staff: Hello, how can I help you?
Patient: I've got an appointment with Dr. Adams.
Patient: I've got an appointment with Dr. Adams.
Administrative Staff: Are you Ms Moyers?
Patient: Yes, I am. I have an appointment at ten.
Patient: Yes, I am. I have an appointment at ten.
Administrative Staff: We just need to fill in some information for our files. Could
you fill out these forms?
Patient: Certainly ... (comes back after filling out the forms) What's this form for?
Patient: Certainly ... (comes back after filling out the forms) What's this form for?
Administrative Staff: It's just a privacy form informing you of our policies.
Patient: Is that really necessary?
Patient: Is that really necessary?
Administrative Staff: I'm afraid it is. Could you also sign that form?
Patient: OK, there you go. Here's my insurance provider's card.
Patient: OK, there you go. Here's my insurance provider's card.
Administrative Staff: Thank you. OK, that'll be $20.
Patient: Why do I have to pay $20?
Patient: Why do I have to pay $20?
Administrative Staff: It's the deductible for office visits required by your health
care provider.
Patient: ... but I'm insured aren't I?
Patient: ... but I'm insured aren't I?
Administrative Staff: Yes, of course. Your health care provider asks for deductibles
on office visits.
Patient: Every time I turn around I've got some additional fee to pay. I don't know why I pay for insurance!
Patient: Every time I turn around I've got some additional fee to pay. I don't know why I pay for insurance!
Administrative Staff: I know it's frustrating. We also have a lot of paperwork. Every
provider has different forms and requirements!
Patient: This can't continue on like this!
Patient: This can't continue on like this!
Administrative Staff: I agree with that!
Key Vocabulary
appointment to fill in forms files form
privacy policies to sign a form insurance provider insurance provider's card
deductible office visit health care provider to be insured additional fee
frustrating paperwork
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A Physical Examination
Doctor: When did you last
come in for a physical exam?
Patient: I had my last physical two years ago.
Patient: I had my last physical two years ago.
Doctor: Have you had any
other exams recently? Blood work, an EKG or an ultra-sound?
Patient: Well, I had a few X-rays at the dentist's.
Patient: Well, I had a few X-rays at the dentist's.
Doctor: How have you been
feeling in general?
Patient: Pretty well. No complaints, really.
Patient: Pretty well. No complaints, really.
Doctor: Could you roll up
your left sleeve? I'd like to take your blood pressure.
Patient: Certainly.
Patient: Certainly.
Doctor: 120 over 80. That's
fine. You don't seem to be overweight, that's good. Do you exercise regularly?
Patient: No, not really. If I run up a flight of stairs, it takes me a while to get my breath back. I need to get out more.
Patient: No, not really. If I run up a flight of stairs, it takes me a while to get my breath back. I need to get out more.
Doctor: That would be a good
idea. How about your diet?
Patient: I think I eat a pretty balanced diet. You know, I'll have a hamburger from time to time, but generally I have well-balanced meals.
Patient: I think I eat a pretty balanced diet. You know, I'll have a hamburger from time to time, but generally I have well-balanced meals.
Doctor: That's good. Now, I'm
going to listen to your heart.
Patient: Ooh, that's cold!
Patient: Ooh, that's cold!
Doctor: Don't worry it's just
my stethoscope. Now, breathe in and hold your breath. Please pull up your shirt,
and breathe deeply... Everything sounds good. Let's take a look at your throat.
Please open wide and say 'ah'.
Patient: 'ah'
Patient: 'ah'
Doctor: OK. Everything looks
ship shape. I'm going to order some blood work and that's about it. Take this
slip to the front desk and they'll arrange an appointment for the tests.
Patient: Thank you doctor. Have a nice day.
Patient: Thank you doctor. Have a nice day.
Key Vocabulary
physical examination (exam)
blood work
EKG
ultra-sound
x-rays
to roll up sleeves
overweight - underweight
to exercise regularly
balanced diet
well-balanced meals
stethoscope
to breath in
to hold one's breath
to pull on one's shirt
to breathe deeply
to open wide
to look ship shape
slip
front desk
to arrange an appointment
blood work
EKG
ultra-sound
x-rays
to roll up sleeves
overweight - underweight
to exercise regularly
balanced diet
well-balanced meals
stethoscope
to breath in
to hold one's breath
to pull on one's shirt
to breathe deeply
to open wide
to look ship shape
slip
front desk
to arrange an appointment
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A Prescription
Patient:
… what about the problems I've been having sleeping?
Doctor: I'm going to give you a prescription for some medicine to help you get a better night's sleep.
Doctor: I'm going to give you a prescription for some medicine to help you get a better night's sleep.
Patient:
Thank you doctor.
Doctor: Here, you can get this prescription at any pharmacy.
Doctor: Here, you can get this prescription at any pharmacy.
Patient:
How often should I take the medicine?
Doctor: Just take one pill about 30 minutes before you go to bed.
Doctor: Just take one pill about 30 minutes before you go to bed.
Patient:
How long should I take them?
Doctor: The prescription is for thirty days. If you're not sleeping well after thirty days, I'd like you to come back in.
Doctor: The prescription is for thirty days. If you're not sleeping well after thirty days, I'd like you to come back in.
Patient:
Is there anything else I can do to help me sleep at night?
Doctor: Don't worry so much about things at work. I know, I know... easier said than done.
Doctor: Don't worry so much about things at work. I know, I know... easier said than done.
Patient:
Should I stay home from work?
Doctor: No, I don't think that's necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
Doctor: No, I don't think that's necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
Key Vocabulary
prescription
to get a good night's sleep
pharmacy
to take medicine
to take a pill
easier said than done
to stay calm
to get a good night's sleep
pharmacy
to take medicine
to take a pill
easier said than done
to stay calm
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Some Troubling
Symptoms
Patient:
Good afternoon.
Doctor: Good afternoon. Have
a seat. So, what have you come in for today?
Patient: Thank you. I'm feeling ill, I've got quite a bad cough, but I don't seem to have a fever.
Patient: Thank you. I'm feeling ill, I've got quite a bad cough, but I don't seem to have a fever.
Doctor: I see. How long have
you had these symptoms?
Patient: Oh, I've had the cough for two weeks, but feeling ill just these past few days.
Patient: Oh, I've had the cough for two weeks, but feeling ill just these past few days.
Doctor: Are you having any
other problems?
Patient: Well, I've got a headache. I've also had a little bit of diarrhea.
Patient: Well, I've got a headache. I've also had a little bit of diarrhea.
Doctor: Do you produce any
phlegm when coughing?
Patient: Sometimes, but it's usually pretty dry.
Patient: Sometimes, but it's usually pretty dry.
Doctor: Do you smoke?
Patient: Yes, a few cigarettes a day. Certainly no more than a half a pack a day.
Patient: Yes, a few cigarettes a day. Certainly no more than a half a pack a day.
Doctor: How about allergies?
Do you have any allergies?
Patient: Not that I'm aware of.
Patient: Not that I'm aware of.
Doctor: Does your head feel
stuffy?
Patient: Yes, for the past few days.
Patient: Yes, for the past few days.
Doctor: OK. Now let's have a
look. Could you please open your mouth and say 'ah'?
Key Vocabulary
symptoms
to feel ill
cough
fever
to have a cough
headache
diarrhea
phlegm
to cough
allergy
stuffy
to feel stuffy
to feel ill
cough
fever
to have a cough
headache
diarrhea
phlegm
to cough
allergy
stuffy
to feel stuffy
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