Unit 4 — Diagnosis I

This unit provides useful vocabulary for medical personnel working to achieve accurate diagnoses by evaluating patient symptoms alongside their overall health and lifestyle.

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Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Ache Ascertain Barbiturates Bruise Carry out Constipation Diagnose Examine Fatigue General practitioner Insomnia Lesion Nausea Prescribe Rash Running a fever Symptom Tingling Vomit
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Reading Activity: Diagnosis part 1

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For many years medicine has been seen as a profession far removed from glamour and popular culture, but in recent years the TV show Dr House has popularized the world of diagnostic medicine. Week after week, he unfailingly manages to diagnose even the most unusual of diseases and even has time for some fun and games. However, life in the real world is slightly different. Diagnostic medicine…
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Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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As she was running a fever, I decided to keep her home from school.
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It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans suffer from tingling hands to a greater or lesser extent.
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As I was feeling a bit unwell, I made an appointment with my general practitioner.
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  • Why do you think medical TV shows like Dr House are so popular?
  • What difficulties do you think general practitioners face in diagnosing patients?
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