First Aid & Injuries
What should you do immediately for a minor burn?
Wash it with cold water
What is another name for a family doctor or primary care physician in Britain?
A GP (General Practitioner)
In Britain, healthcare is paid for through taxes and what else?
National insurance payments
If you look a bit "off-colour," how are you feeling?
Not well, but not seriously ill
If you "got over" a virus quickly, what happened?
You recovered/got better
What is the recommended first aid for a nosebleed?
Sit up, lean forward, and pinch the nose
What type of doctor specializes in treating children?
A Paediatrician
What does the acronym NHS stand for?
National Health Service
What does the phrase "under the weather" mean?
Feeling a bit ill/unwell
If someone is "on the mend," what is happening to them?
They are getting better
How is a "twisted ankle" typically caused?
Injured by turning it suddenly
Which specialist treats patients using needles at special points on the skin?
An Acupuncturist
What is a "locum" doctor?
A doctor who does the job of another doctor who is ill or on holiday
What is the difference between an "ache" and a "hurt"?
"Hurt" is usually pain caused by an injury; an "ache" is a persistent, low-level pain
What phrase means someone has passed the most difficult part of an illness and is getting better?
"Over the worst"
What does CPR stand for, and when is it used?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (chest compressions); used in cardiac arrest
What kind of doctor specializes in the heart?
A Cardiologist
What is the difference between "acute" and "chronic" conditions?
"Acute" is severe and sudden in onset; "chronic" is a long-term condition
What do the words "shivery" or "hot and cold" usually indicate?
A high temperature/fever
What does it mean if someone is "back on their feet"?
Fully healthy again
What should you do in a serious emergency where someone is in cardiac arrest?
Call an ambulance
What is the difference between an obstetrician and a gynaecologist?
An obstetrician deals with pregnancy and childbirth; a gynaecologist deals with women's reproductive systems.
What happens when a patient is "referred" to secondary care?
The doctor sends the patient to a specialist in a special clinic or hospital
Define the term "nauseous"
Feeling that you want to vomit
What is the difference between "getting over" an illness and "recovering from" an operation?
"Getting over" is used for minor illnesses (like a virus); "recovering from" is used for more serious things like a major operation