True/False
Primary care is usually the first place a patient goes when they have a health problem.
True
You feel a bit under the weather and have a mild cold. What would you do?
Stay at home / rest / fight it off
In Britain, healthcare is mainly paid for by taxes and national insurance. What is the name of the public health service?
NHS (National Health Service)
What does “under the weather” mean?
Feeling a bit ill / not very well
Which specialist treats the heart?
Cardiologist
A locum is a doctor who permanently replaces your regular GP.
False (a locum temporarily covers for a doctor who is ill or on holiday)
Someone has a nosebleed. What should they do?
Sit up, lean forward, and pinch the nose
What do people in Britain mean when they say they want to “go private”?
Choose private healthcare / pay for private treatment
Complete: “I’m __ a cold at the moment.” (trying to get rid of it)
Fighting off
Which specialist treats children?
Pediatrician
“Chronic” means a condition that is severe and sudden.
False (chronic = long-term; acute = sudden and severe)
You burn your hand. What is the first thing you should do?
Hold it under cold running water
Who is a GP?
General Practitioner / family doctor
What’s the difference between “hurt” and “ache”?
Hurt = pain from an injury; Ache = persistent low-level pain
Which specialist uses needles at special points on the skin?
Acupuncturist
In Britain, visits to a GP and hospital treatment are free, but there is often a prescription charge.
True
Your friend suddenly collapses and is not breathing. What would you do?
Call an ambulance and start CPR / chest compressions
In the UK system, do patients usually need a referral from their GP to see a specialist?
Yes, true
Rewrite with the correct expression: “I’ve gone down with a cold.”
I’ve come down with a cold
What is the difference between a gynaecologist and an obstetrician?
Gynaecologist = women’s reproductive system; Obstetrician = pregnancy and childbirth
The fixed expression is “pains and aches”.
False (it is “aches and pains”)
You have a twisted ankle after turning it suddenly. What would you do first?
Rest it / apply ice / elevate it / seek medical help if serious
Name one difference between primary care and secondary care.
Primary care = first contact
Secondary care = specialists in hospitals/clinics
What does “bunged up” mean (informal)?
Blocked (usually nose)
Name two types of alternative / complementary medicine practitioners.
acupuncturist, chiropractor, homeopathic doctor, aromatherapist (any two of suggested)