Illnesses and Conditions
Say at least 5 illnesses,diseases or conditions mentioned during the week
FLU, COLD, STOMACHACHE, EAR INFECTION, HEART ATTACK, STROKE, ETC
Complete the conversation:
-Hello, Dr. Grey's office, how may I help you today?
- ____________________________
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.../ I'd like to know if Dr. X is available.../ etc
When you greet the doctor, what's the first thing he's going to ask you?
What's wrong? / What's seems to be the problem? / What brings you here?
Where should you go for a yearly check-up?
What are crutches?
MULETAS
What's the difference between smallpox and chickenpox?
Mention three ways you can say "espacio disponible"
OPENINGS, AVAILABLE TIME, SLOT AVAILABLE, FREE SPOT, AVAILABLE SPACE
If the doctor asks you to roll up your sleeve, what's he going to do?
He's going to take your blood pressure.
Why should you not go to the ER if your condition is not serious?
Because it's very expensive.
If you have a cough the doctor will prescribe you a...
COUGH SYRUP
What happens if you twist your ankle badly?
You get a sprained ankle
How can you say "podrías agendarme/anotarme a las 4 por favor"?
Could you SCHEDULE ME/WRITE ME IN at 4 please?
When a doctor auscultates your back with the stethoscope, what is he checking?
A small cut that may require stitches must be attended in...
Urgent Care
How do you call the woman who helps women deliver babies?
MIDWIFE
What two heart attack symptoms were mentioned during the week?
CHEST PAIN, PAIN IN THE LEFT ARM OR JAW AND DIZZINESS
What does it mean that a doctor is highly requested?
That a lot of people want to be attended by him/her, therefore they are usually busy and not always available.
If the doctor says that you must "undergo blood work", that means that you...
Need to get a series of blood tests done.
Mention 4 life or limb threatening situations attended in the E.R.
Severe wounds, heart attacks, poisoning, strokes, amputations, vomiting blood,...
What's a scalpel?
bisturí
What two symptoms of a stroke were mentioned during the week?
NUMBNESS ON ONE SIDE AND SLURRED SPEECH
What does it mean to "squeeze (someone) in"?
To include someone in a tight list or schedule
What's an EKG?
When should you call 911?
When you or someone else is having stroke or heart attack symptoms, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or life or limb threathening injury
If you call 911 for an emergency, the paramedics pick up the patients and place them in a...
STRETCHER