People in the Hospital
In most cases, it won’t be just one doctor, or just the doctor you’re used to, taking care of you in the hospital.
In many larger hospitals − especially children’s hospitals − nurses, nurse’s aides, and therapists will also take part in your care. (C___) You’re likely to meet hospital volunteers as well.
Nurses are often the first people you meet when you get to the hospital. When you arrive, a nurse will ask you questions about your medical history and any symptoms you may be experiencing. (D___)
Nurses will also help you during your stay, and they can offer you some great tips on how to take care of yourself both during and after your stay. When you first arrive in your room, find out where the call button is so you can contact a nurse for assistance if you need help.
A doctor will supervise the care you receive while you’re in the hospital, working closely with other caregivers. Your doctor might be a general pediatrician or a family doctor. (E___) The kind of doctor you’ll have depends on the reason why you’re in the hospital.
Some specialists aren’t doctors, but have training in specific areas of health care. A respiratory therapist, for example, helps people who are having trouble breathing by giving breathing treatments or providing oxygen.
(F___) A physical therapist may help you move your joints and muscles and develop strength after surgery or an accident.
Medical Tests
Many of the medical tests you’ll have in the hospital aren’t very painful.
(G___)You may have your blood drawn so laboratory technicians can test it to evaluate whether there are any problems. Other samples may be taken and tested, depending on the reason you are in the hospital.
Several tests are used to create images of the body. One common type of imaging test is an X-ray. X-rays use small amounts of radiation to penetrate the body and form an images of your bones and organs on film.
Other common imaging tests include:
Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan: This uses special X-rays and computer enhancement to create a more detailed 3-D-like image of body parts, especially internal organs.
Ultrasound: An ultrasound study uses sound waves to produce images of internal organs like the kidneys or liver. Ultrasounds can look for fluid inside the belly and are commonly used to monitor an unborn baby's growth during pregnancy.
Echocardiogram: This special ultrasound test uses sound waves to examine the heart in detail.
After-reading
1. Find the phrases in the text, which mean the same as:
| a) негайне медичне лікування; | g) тримати у стані сну; |
| b) взяти кров (на аналіз); | h) історія хвороби; |
| c) вагітність; | i) детально досліджувати; |
| d) оперувати когось; | j) потрапити у лікарню; |
| e) проникати у тіло; | k) бути прооперованим; |
| f) працівники лікарні; | l) аналізи. |
2. As far as you know some people with serious illnesses or injuries may have to stay in the hospital for weeks, months, or even longer. This means person’s life, relationships with friends, and activities may be interrupted. But these interruptions don’t mean your life has to be put on hold. Work in pairs and discuss the ways which can help to cope with boring, sadness, loneliness and frustration while being in hospital.
IV. Speaking Tasks
You will be divided into 2 groups. Each group is supposed to develop a project “An ideal Ukrainian clinic” and defend the project.
V. Grammar Check
The words listed in the table below are nouns. What are the adjective forms of these nouns? The first point has been done for you as an example.
| medicine pain surgeon injury infection diagnosis itch swelling severity prescription antivirus bacteria | medical | digestion spine urine muscle respiration dentist face cell inflammation malignancy ill |
VI. Writing
Watch the video about the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and share your excitement in written form. Write the article “From Idea to reality”.
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