The Department of European Studies Prof. Clifford Unit 5 Health Vocabulary 1. The Body 2. Ailments, Symptoms and Injuries 3. Medical and Dental Care 4. Medical Treatment and the Hospital 5. Medicine 6. Teeth 7. Going to the Dentist 8. Emergency Numbers around the World Role Play Activity A Doctor s Visit Websites Dentist http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=rsdakojv5wa Doctor / Dentist http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/ Dentist http://www.englishbanana.com/role-play-booking-an-appointment-at-the-dentistsesl6. Pdf Health http://www.ac-nancy-metz.fr/enseign/anglais/henry/sante.htm Pharmacy http://www.englishmed.com/dialogues/ Emergency Call http://esl-lab.com/call/911rd1.htm 1
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7. Going to the dentist Dentists recommend that you go for a check-up at least twice a year. At the same time as you see the dentist, you can also make an appointment with the dental hygienist who will clean and polish your teeth for you. The dentist checks that your teeth are in good condition. If you have a hole, or a cavity, you may need a filling, which is a small amount of porcelain that the dentist uses to fill the hole. Many adults have one or more fillings - often in their back teeth or molars. You may have more serious problems with your teeth and occasionally the dentist will need to take an X-ray to see the damage to your teeth more clearly. For example, a tooth may be so rotten that the dentist recommends an extraction (where the tooth is removed) or you may need root canal work, where the dentist repairs damage to the roots of a tooth. In both of these occasions, you will need an anaesthetic so that you cannot feel the pain. (Unfortunately, you will still be able to hear the sound of the dentist's drill, the metal instrument used to open up the tooth.) Some adults also experience problems with their wisdom teeth. There are four of these teeth: two top teeth, and two bottom teeth at the extreme left and right of the mouth. If they don't come down properly, they can become painful and need to be removed. If you fall over and knock out one of your front teeth, the dentist may be able to fit a false tooth. The dentist can also repair teeth which have disintegrated, by putting a cap on the tooth, to stop it disintegrating further. Specialist dentists (called orthadontists) can straighten teeth which are crooked. They put braces (wires) on the teeth to do this. Many children need to have this work done. Finally, "prevention is better than cure". Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day, and floss your teeth to remove any food between your teeth. An antibacterial mouthwash will help to avoid the build-up of plaque. 10
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Sample Conversation: Visit to the Doctor Doctor s Activity Sheet A = Doctor B= Patient A: Hi. Come on in and have a seat. Now what seems to be the problem? B: I have a rash on my arm. You are a doctor and patients are going to come into your office. Ask them about their condition, prescribe some medicine, and give them some advice. A: How long have you had the rash? B: It s been about a week. A: Are you taking anything for it? B: I put some cream on it but it doesn t seem to be helping. Name Medical Condition Duration Prior Medication Allergic to Medication? Y/N Mary rash 1 week cream No A: I see. Are you allergic to any medications? B: Not that I know of. A: I m going to give you a prescription for some ointment. I want you to apply it three times a day. You should also avoid scratching your skin. And it s important to use as little soap as possible. Make an appointment to see me next week if it doesn t get better over the next few days. 12
Sample Conversation: Visit to the Doctor Patient s Activity Sheet A = Doctor B= Patient A: Hi. Come on in and have a seat. Now what seems to be the problem? B: I have a rash on my arm. You are a patient. Visit your doctor and tell them about your condition. Write down your doctor s recommendations in the table below. You should get a second opinion. Visit two doctors for each ailment. A: How long have you had the rash? B: It s been about a week. A: Are you taking anything for it? Doctor s Name Medical Condition Prescription Prescription Directions Other Advice B: I put some cream on it but it doesn t seem to be helping. A: I see. Are you allergic to any medications? Dr. Jung rash ointment apply three times a day. Dr. Brown. rash ointment apply three times daily Avoid scratching skin. Don t use soap Don t use cosmetics. B: Not that I know of. A: I m going to give you a prescription for some ointment. I want you to apply it three times a day. You should also avoid scratching your skin. And it s important to use as little soap as possible. Make an appointment to see me next week if it doesn t get better over the next few days. 13
Ailment Role Cards Ailment: You have high blood pressure Duration: You have had it for 2 months. Previous Medication: You haven t taking any medication for it. Ailment: You have a rash on your arms and legs. Duration: You have had it for about four days. Previous Medication: You have put a cream on it. Ailment: You have diarrhoea. Duration: You have had it for three days. Previous Medication: You have taken some pills that you bought at the drugstore, but they didn t help. Ailment: You have the flu. Duration: Two days. Previous Medication: You took some aspirin. Ailment: You sprained your ankle. Duration: You sprained this morning. Previous Medication: You took a painkiller. Ailment: You have a sore throat Duration: You have had it for two days. Previous Medication: You have been taking some throat lozenges (throat candies). Ailment: You have indigestion. Duration: You have had it for three weeks. Previous Medication: You have been taking some ant-acid but it hasn t helped. Ailment: You have constipation. Duration: You have had it for two weeks. Previous Medication: None. Ailment: You have a bad cut. Duration: You cut yourself this morning. Previous Medication: None. 14
Ailment: diarrhoea Ailment: flu Doctor Treatment List Ailment: constipation Prescribe: some medicine Take twice daily. (a) Drink plenty of fluids. (b) Avoid foods containing milk. Prescribe: antiviral medication. Take three times daily after meals. (a) Get lots of rest. (b) Drink plenty of fluids Prescribe: laxative. Take every morning when you wake up. (a) Get some exercise. (b) Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Ailment: sore throat Prescribe: some medication Take every four hours. (a) Drink plenty of liquids. (b) Drink warm tea with honey. Ailment: rash Prescribe: an ointment. Apply four times a day. (a) Avoid scratching your skin. (b) Use as little soap as possible. Ailment: indigestion Prescribe: antacid. Take after meals. (a) Avoid spicy food. (b) Cut down on eating and drinking. Ailment: cuts Prescribe: an antibacterial ointment. Apply three times daily. (a) Wash carefully with mild soap. (b) Keep dirt out of it. Ailment: sprained ankle Prescribe: some pain killers Take whenever you have pain. (maximum five times daily) (a) Keep your foot elevated. (b) Keep ice on it for 24 hours. Ailment: high blood pressure Prescribe: some pills. Take after meals three times daily. (a) Exercise daily. (b) Loose some weight. (c) Cut down on salt and alcohol. 15