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Seeking A Permission Before Treat A Patient
Seeking A Permission Before Treat A Patient
Seeking A Permission Before Treat A Patient
Giving permission :
1. Yes, you can.
2. Sure.
3. Go ahead.
4. Yes, you may.
5. I don't mind.
6. No problem.
7. Why not?
8. You have my permission
Refusing permission
1. I'm afraid not.
2. No, I think.
3. No, you cannot.
4. You couldn't do that.
5. Sorry, you are not permitted.
6. I absolutely forbid you!
Joint Pain
Patient: I've been having some pain in my joints, especially the knees.
Patient: I'd say it started three or four months ago. It's been getting worse
recently.
Doctor: Are you having any other problems like weakness, fatigue or
headaches?
Doctor: Right. How much physical activity do you get? Do you play any
sports?
Patient: Some. I like to play tennis about once a week. I take my dog on a walk
every morning.
Doctor: OK. Let's have a look. Could you point to the area where you are
having pain?(Asking permission 1.)
Doctor: Would you mind if I ask you to stand up and put weight on your knees.
(Asking permission 2)
Doctor: Ok, please, can you do it right now, don’t worry, I will help you.
(asking permission 3)
Patient: Ouch! I can not stand anymore doctor, can I sit right now?
Doctor: Ok, please, it seems you have some inflammation in your knees.
However, there's nothing broken.
Patient: That's a relief!
Doctor : Ok, it does not matter, I wil prescribe you some medicine to reduce
your pain and your swelling will go down. You’ll feel better after you consume
it.
Key Vocabulary
joint pain = (noun) the connection points of the body where two bones
connect including wrists, ankles, knees
knees = (noun) the connection point between your upper and lower legs
weakness = (noun) the opposite of strength, feeling like you have little
energy
fatigue = (noun) overall tiredness, low energy
headache = (noun) a pain in your head that is steady
to feel under the weather = (verb phrase) not feel well, not feel as strong
as usual
physical activity = (noun) exercise of any kind
to have a look = (verb phrase) to check something or someone
to have pain = (verb phrase) to hurt
to put your weight on something = (verb phrase) put the weight of your
body onto something directly
inflammation = (noun) swelling
ibuprofen/aspirin = (noun) common pain medicine that also helps reduce
swelling
swelling = (noun) inflammation
Check your understanding with this multiple choice
comprehension quiz.
Choose the best answer to each question about the dialogue.
Broken knees
Fatigue
Joint pain
Elbow
Wrist
Knees
5. Which phrase best describes the amount of exercise the patient gets?
Vocabulary Review
1. I've had a lot of _________for more than a week. I'm really tired!
2. Are you feeling _________the weather today?
3. I'm afraid I have some _________around my eyes. What should I do?
4. Could you please put your _________on your left foot?
5. Take some _________and stay home for two days.
6. Are you having any pain in your _________?