Fluent Medical English

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I'd like to share with you one of the most useful resources for both patients and medical practitioners who would like to talk to patients using language they will understand.

It's the A-Z health on the NHS website.

You'll find a clear overview of each condition and a breakdown of symptoms, treatment and links to support and help.

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Health A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A AAA screening, see Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening AAA, see Abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening Abortion Abscess Acanthosis nigricans Achalasia Acid and chemical burns Acid reflux in babies,...

How well do you communicate with patients, relatives, professionals from your own discipline and from other members of the Healthcare team?

Do you have a place where you can practise your communication skills in English?

Would you like one?

When I do simulated roleplays with professionals, I always record them, so they can watch them again later.

Watching how you communicate and noticing where you can improve is much more effective than someone else telling you.

"I introduce myself but then I don't give you any time to respond."

"I give so much information all at once."

"I use too much technical language."

Just a few of some recent reflections from my students.

What would you notice if you listened to yourself communicate?

If you'd like the chance to communicate with other professionals and discuss medical topics, sign up for the Medical English Discussion Club. (Link in Bio)

This week I've been working with a surgeon who's been struggling to explain complex procedures and treatments using layman's terms, what I call 'patient -friendly' language.

So, I came up with this simple solution.

The NHS website is full of simple explanations. It has a full A - Z of treatments and procedures from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (The triple A) to the Zika Virus.

Once you have found the term you would like to explain, you just need to make it sound more natural and friendly by adding a few words. You can see the words I added to the gastroscopy explanation in red. Words such as 'Well, So, and Just will soften your language. 'And and But will link your ideas. Pausing will allow the patient time to take in what you are saying and finally, don't forget to check that the patient understands what you have said and how they feel about it.

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Did you know that empathy is assessed as part of the OET speaking exam?

Empathy: It's about more than just words. Did you know that being able to show empathy for a patient's feelings, predicament or emotional state is part of the assessment criteria for the OET exam? It's perfectly normal that patients may feel apprehensive about visiting the doctor or going into hospital, however, how they show it depends on

Some good news. Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions.

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Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers Extension to benefit 14,000 applicants.

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Asthma Medication Shortens Recovery Time for Covid-19 Patients Interesting results from the Oxford-Led Principle trial suggest that recovery time for patients who are at a higher risk of developing more severe complications can be reduced by up to three days. Moreover, they can be treated at home.

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IVG - Equal Opportunites for New Life? I would like to share some good news. In class this week, my student, a doctor currently studying medical ethics, and I discussed ‘In Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG)’.

These short, medically-themed lessons from TEDEd are a great resource for practicing your listening skills.

This one is all about heart attacks.

WATCH first to see how much you understand and listen out for any new words. Answer the questions in the THINK section and then comment in the DISCUSS section.

What happens during a heart attack? - Krishna Sudhir Approximately seven million people around the world die from heart attacks every year. And cardiovascular disease, which causes heart attacks and other problems like strokes, is the world’s leading killer. So what causes a heart attack? Krishna Sudhir examines the leading causes and treatments of ...

Medical English is not just about being able to name the diseases and symptoms. It is about being able to explain a diagnosis and treatment options in language that your patient will understand. It is about being able to reassure her and give her confidence in your ability to treat her.

1 in 7 NHS staff come from overseas. If it has always been your dream to work abroad, then join our group and learn more about communicating with all the different professions that make up the NHS.

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