INGLÊS MÉDICO BÁSICO - AULA GRÁTIS

Kingstown College By Armando Cruz
10 de jan.
3 min de leitura

Lesson: Basic Medical English

Theme: Patient Consultation Basics

1. Objectives

Develop basic communication skills for patient consultations in English.
Learn essential vocabulary and phrases related to symptoms, diagnoses, and patient history.
Build confidence in using English in a professional healthcare setting.

2. Vocabulary

English	Portuguese
Symptom	Sintoma
Pain	Dor
Fever	Febre
Cough	Tosse
Shortness of breath	Falta de ar
Dizziness	Tontura
Nausea	Náusea
Fatigue	Fadiga
Diagnosis	Diagnóstico
Treatment	Tratamento
Medication	Medicação
Allergy	Alergia
Rash	Erupção cutânea
Prescription	Prescrição
Infection	Infecção
Blood pressure	Pressão arterial
Heart rate	Frequência cardíaca
Emergency	Emergência
Chronic	Crônico
Acute	Agudo

3. Idioms and Expressions

Expression	Meaning	Portuguese
"Under the weather"	Feeling unwell	Sentindo-se indisposto
"Run some tests"	Conduct medical tests	Fazer alguns exames
"Rule out"	Eliminate a possibility	Excluir uma possibilidade
"Take a deep breath"	Breathe deeply	Respire fundo
"Follow-up appointment"	A later medical consultation	Consulta de acompanhamento
"Second opinion"	Another doctor’s opinion	Segunda opinião
"Red flag"	A warning sign	Sinal de alerta
"Bedside manner"	Doctor's approach to patients	Jeito de tratar o paciente
"Walk-in clinic"	A clinic without appointments	Clínica sem agendamento
"Out of breath"	Difficulty breathing	Sem fôlego

4. Opening Questions for Students

Have you ever communicated with an English-speaking patient?
What are the most common symptoms you treat in your practice?
Do you find medical terminology in English easy to understand? Why or why not?
How do you typically ask about a patient’s history?

5. Text for Reading

Title: The Importance of Clear Communication in Healthcare

Effective communication between doctors and patients is crucial for accurate diagnosis and successful treatment. When speaking with patients in English, it is important to use simple and clear language, especially if the patient is not fluent. Start by asking about their symptoms, medical history, and any medications they are currently taking.

For example, instead of saying, "Do you have dyspnea?" say, "Are you having trouble breathing?" Using everyday language helps build trust and ensures the patient understands their condition and treatment plan. Additionally, always confirm the patient’s understanding by asking, “Do you have any questions?” or “Can I explain anything further?”

Finally, remember that non-verbal communication, such as maintaining eye contact and using a calm tone of voice, plays a key role in creating a positive experience for the patient.

Keywords: communication, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, understanding, non-verbal.

6. Questions About the Text

Why is clear communication important in healthcare?
What should a doctor ask about when starting a consultation?
Why is it better to use simple language with patients?
How can a doctor confirm the patient understands their condition?
What role does non-verbal communication play in patient care?

7. Grammar Focus: Present Simple for Questions and Answers

Explanation: Use the present simple tense to ask and answer basic questions in consultations.

Examples:

Questions:
- What symptoms do you have?
- Do you feel any pain?
- Are you taking any medication?

Answers:
- I have a headache and a fever.
- Yes, I feel pain in my chest.
- No, I’m not taking any medication.

8. Dialogues

Dialogue 1: Initial Consultation

Doctor: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?Patient: I have a fever and a sore throat.Doctor: How long have you had these symptoms?Patient: About three days.

Questions:

What symptoms does the patient have?
How long has the patient been unwell?

Dialogue 2: Discussing Medication

Doctor: Are you taking any medication?Patient: Yes, I’m taking painkillers for the headache.Doctor: Do you have any allergies?Patient: No, I don’t have any allergies.

Questions:

What medication is the patient taking?
Does the patient have any allergies?

9. Role-Play

Students work in pairs. One plays the doctor, and the other plays the patient. Practice asking about symptoms, history, and allergies using the vocabulary and phrases learned.

10. Bonus Task

Create a 2-minute video where you play the role of a doctor consulting with a patient. Use at least five vocabulary words and one expression from this lesson. Suggested script ideas: