Topic 16 · Health Care, Nursing and First Aid

Health Care, Nursing and First Aid. Part 1: Health Care Professionals and Places.

caregiver

paramedic

patient

clinic

emergency room

pharmacy

appointment

an injection

an operation

a wheelchair

a defibrillator

a heart attack

Useful phrases.

A nurse takes care of patients in a hospital or clinic.

I need to make an appointment with a doctor.

A paramedic gives urgent help before the patient reaches the hospital.

You can ask a pharmacist about common medicines.

Health Care, Nursing and First Aid. Part 2: Symptoms, Examinations and Treatment.

symptom

pain

fever

cough

injury

examine

diagnosis

treatment

prescription

recover

an IV drip

discharge

an elderly person

choking

an allergic reaction

Useful phrases.

The patient has a fever, a cough, and a sore throat.

The doctor will examine you and ask about your symptoms.

The treatment depends on the diagnosis.

It is important to rest and follow medical advice while you recover.

Health Care, Nursing and First Aid. Part 3: Nursing and Patient Care.

take care of

vital signs

blood pressure

temperature

wound

bandage

medication

mobility

hygiene

reassure

a syringe

a medical record

a bedsore

shock

Useful phrases.

Nurses check vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure.

The patient needs help with mobility and personal hygiene.

Please tell the nurse if the wound is painful or bleeding.

Kind words can reassure a patient who feels worried.

Health Care, Nursing and First Aid. Part 4: First Aid and Emergencies.

first aid

emergency

call emergency services

unconscious

breathing

CPR

burn

cut

bleeding

fracture

a thermometer

a shift

the recovery position

a sprain

Useful phrases.

In a serious emergency, call emergency services immediately.

Stay calm and explain clearly what happened and where you are.

A burn, deep cut, heavy bleeding, or fracture may need urgent help.

Only give first aid that you have been trained to provide.

Health Care, Nursing and First Aid. Part 5: Medication, Prevention and Mental Health.

medicine

dose

side effect

pharmacist

prevent

healthy lifestyle

mental health

stress

palliative care

dignity

a ward

a stretcher

chest compressions

a stroke

Useful phrases.

Take medicine only as a doctor or pharmacist tells you.

A healthy lifestyle can help prevent some health problems.

Mental health is as important as physical health.

Palliative care focuses on comfort, support, and dignity.