1. Name as many common health problems as you can:
2. Match the word with the picture (Check below)
a.
An injection - Syringe
b.
A Stethoscope
c.
An inhaler
d.
Sling
e.
A Pill
f.
A cast
g.
A Blood pressure gauge
h.
Crutches
i.
A Thermometer
j.
X-ray
k.
A Wheelchair
l.
Stitches
3. Tick the health problems below that you or some of you know suffers from:
- Skin problems
- Insomnia
- Asthma
- Hay fever
- Migraines
- High blood pressure
- Stress
Read the dialogue:
Doctor: Hello, Mr…?
Mohammed: Mohammed. Mohammed Et Metwalli
Doctor: Please, take a seat. Now, what seems to be the
trouble?
Mohammed: I’ve got a terrible pain in my shoulders
Doctor: I see. Do you know when it started?
Mohammed: About three days ago, I think.
Doctor: Oh, Dear. Well, I’d better take a look. Now, where
does it hurt exactly?
Mohammed: Just here, in the middle of my shoulder, at the
back.
Doctor: Right, Is it painful if I do this?
Mohammed: Yes, it hurts a lot!
Doctor: Are you allergic to anything?
Mohammed: No, I don’t think so.
Doctor: Hmmm. Have you got any other symptoms?
Mohammed: yes, I have a dab headache and I feel very dizzy.
Doctor: Have you been taking anything for it?
Mohammed: No, I haven’t I wanted to see a doctor first.
Doctor: Ok, well. The first thing I want to do is take your
temperature and then we’ll do a full examination.
DOCTOR QUESTIONS
What seems to be the trouble?
Do you know when it started?
How long have you been feeling like this?
What symptoms have you got?
Are you feverish?
DESCRIBING HEALTH PROBLEMS
My food is badly swollen
I need some tissues. I’ve got runny nose
Have you got anything for a sore throat?
Mike often has a nose bleed in the morning
Aunt Sophia has sprained her ankle
I’ve got a high temperature
I feel very feverish. I’s sweating a lot
I have no feeling in my fingers. They are numb.
I’ve got a bad rash on my arm
What are these blotches all over my neck?
My legs are very itchy I can’t stop scratching.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Two tablets twice a day for five days
Use an inhaler / come back next week
Take two spoonfuls every three hours/ don’t drive
Exercise:
PATIENTS: Imagine you are ill. Make a list of your symptoms. Then find a doctor and describe what’s wrong. Listen carefully the doctor’s diagnosis and instructions.
DOCTORS: listen to your patient describe their health problems. Ask questions to help you make an accurate diagnosis. Then prescribe some medicine and give instructions
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