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Relay medical information

Vocabulary & Expressions Grammar Item

to relay stressed Reported commands and instructions. For

to sprain to concentrate example: The doctor urged him to find time
to keep a close eye on panic attack to relax.
to order (= to command) tablet
to warn capsule
to urge to swallow
to advise to chew
to instruct to crush
elevated dosage
to pound medication
blood pressure drowsy
diagnosis drowsiness
workload side effect
under stress

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Warm-up Relay medical information

– Steve, I’m at the hospital. Mikey’s had an accident.

– What?! What happened?
– He was climbing a tree and fell. 
– Is he all right? What did the doctors say?
– Nothing’s broken, but he’s sprained his arm pretty badly,
so they put a cast on it. They said there’s no sign of a
head injury, but they want us to keep a close eye on him
for the next couple of days.

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Grammar Relay medical information

They told us to keep an eye on him

“Get some rest!”

“Don’t lift anything heavy!”

  told      
  urged      
The doctor advised you  to get some rest.
warned not to lift anything heavy.
ordered
instructed

 
They told me not to go to work. ≠ They didn’t tell me to go to work.

Your turn!

Get more exercise! Don’t drive when taking this medicine!

Don’t sit at the computer for hours at a time! See a doctor right away!

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Listening Relay medical information

1
You need to slow down

1. What happened to Mr. Wilson this morning?

2. Are his pulse and blood pressure normal? 

3. What other symptoms is he experiencing?

4. How long has he had these problems? 

5. Why didn’t Mr. Wilson go to see the doctor earlier?   

6. What has Mr. Wilson’s job been like recently? 

7. What will happen if he doesn’t finish the project on time?   

8. What is the doctor’s diagnosis? 

9. What did the doctor advise him to do? 

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Vocabulary & Expressions Relay medical information

Does this medicine have any side effects?

a. Swallow the tablets with water. Do not break, crush, or chew
them.
b. Pregnant women should ask the advice of their doctor
before taking this medication.
c. This medication may cause drowsiness. Do not drive motor
vehicles after taking it.
d. Recommended dosage for adults and children over 16: one
capsule every six to eight hours
e. Do not take this medication if you have a history of high
blood pressure or heart problems.
f.
g.

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Performance Relay medical information

What seems to be the problem?

Role A
You are an exchange student in another country. You’ve been there for several months and
don’t speak the language very well. Recently, you haven’t been feeling well. You are
constantly tired, you can’t sleep, sometimes you feel like your heart is pounding for no
reason. A friend has made a doctor’s appointment for you. This friend has also agreed to go
with you, to help you talk to the doctor. Before you go, write some thoughts about what
might be causing this problem.

Role B
A friend of yours, an exchange student in your country, hasn’t been feeling well recently.
Your friend can’t sleep, feels tired all the time, and has complained that his / her heart
sometimes is pounding for no reason. Because your friend doesn’t speak the language very
well, you made a doctor’s appointment and agreed to help him / her communicate with the
doctor. Before you go, write some key terms and phrases you think you might need to use.

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Performance Relay medical information

Role C
You are a doctor. Today an exchange student from the university is coming to see you. The
student is complaining of being tired, sleepless nights, and what sounds like panic attacks.
When the appointment was made, you agreed to allow a friend to come to help in case there
are language-related communication issues. Before they arrive, write some key terms you
think you will need to give information or to ask questions.

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Online Practice – Credits Relay medical information

  ONLINE PRACTICE 

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