Getting ready for your annual check-up

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Our Agenda1. agenda

2. objectives

3. Introductions

4. Class discussion

5. Activity one: Review Vocabulary

6. Activity two: Listen to a dialogue

7. Activity three: Tips to remember about your next annual check-up

8. Activity four: Case studies

9. Activity five: dication

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 8 new words related to writing a cover letter 2. To lean tips about your next annual check-up

3. To learn how you can prepare for this important doctor’s appointment

• What is your name?

• Where are you from?

Introductions

• Do you see your doctor regularly for annual check-up?

• Why or why not?• Do you have any advice?

Group discussion

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nation

recommendation

Over-the-counter medication

Supplementsconcerns

shots

Check-upannual

Once a year

vitamins or other products you take in addition to your dietInjection to prevent sickness

stop something from happening

a visit to your diet to check your health medication you can get without a prescriptionadvice trouble or worry

prevention

fill-in-the- blank

1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.

2. When was your last medical ______________?

3. I got my __________________ to avoid the flu.

4. Do you have any health _________________ ?

5. This is an ______________________________________ . You don’t need a prescription.

6. Do you need _____________________ if you have a good diet?

7. Did your doctor give you any new ________________________________?

8. _______________________ is the best way to avoid sickness.

check-upOver-the-counter medication

prevention recommendation

annualconcerns shots

supplements

Let’s Listen to a Dialogue•What did you learn about the importance of seeing your doctor every year?

Listen to a dialogue:

I am going for a check-up.

Yes.

Sounds good. Prevention is the key to staying healthy.

Johanna What is your concern?

Johanna

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia

Hi Alicia. What’s up?

I’m just looking up the address for my doctor’s appointment tomorrow.

Oh no, I didn’t know you were sick!

I’m not sick.

Then why are you seeing the doctor?

Great idea. Do you go on an annual basis?

Yes, so true. I do have a couple of concerns that I want to ask my doctor about. I hope she can give me some recommendations.

Listen to a dialogue:

Exactly.

What about you? Are going to have a check- up this year?

Yes I will. You have inspired me. I just hope she doesn’t give me a shot!

Johanna That is great news!

Johanna

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia

Well, I have a question about my allergy medication. Is it a prescription medication?

Is it a prescription?

No, its an over- the- counter medication, but I am also taking supplements.

You want to know about any possible side effects.

It’s great that you are seeing your doctor Alicia.

Don’t worry! Flu season is over.

Activity 3: Tips to remember about your annual check-up

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A. Don’t be afraid of your doctor!

Your doctor wants to help you.

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B. Go! Visit your doctor once a year even if you are feeling well. This visit may help you prevent an illness, or catch it early.

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It’s a great way to make a connection with your doctor ……

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and it’s a great time to ask questions!

C. At the office

The nurse will weigh and measure you

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D. Then your doctor will talk to you.Your doctor will ask you about your health history.

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… and the general history of your family

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You will ask other questions:Do you smoke?

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What do you do for exercise?

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How is your diet?

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Do you have any allergies?

E. Your doctor will then check your body for abnormalities, such as new moles or lumps.

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F. Based on all this, your doctor may make a recommendation.

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Your doctor may order the following tests, depending on your age, gender and medical history:

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cholesterol Men and women

osteoporosis Men and women

Type 2 diabetes Men and women

Colon cancer Men and women

Breast cancer Women only

Cervical cancer Women only

Prostate cancer Men only

G. Questions to ask before any test or procedureWhat is this test for?

Why do I need this test?

Should I have someone go with me?

Will there be any kind of pain during the procedure?

How will I feel later?

Will I be able to eat before the test?

What is this test for?

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What is the most important question to ask?

What can I do to get, or stay, healthy?

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Case studies

• Read the studies and answer the questions.

Activity 4

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Case Study 1

Charles is nervous about his upcoming medical exam. He has not seen the doctor in 5 years!

What would you tell him?

Case Study 2

A friend recommended that Simbaljeet schedule a regular breast exam. She doesn’t see the point. She feels fine.

What would you advise her?

Case Study 3

Shamsun has an appointment coming up next week. She’s wondering what she could do to prepare.

What can she do?

Case Study 4

Jorge has many questions he wants to ask his doctor at his next doctor’s appointment, but he is worried because he perceives that his English isn’t that good yet.

What would you recommend Jorge do?

Case Study 5

While the doctor was explaining a test, Metin was not sure he understood the doctor or not. He did not want to interrupt the doctor while speaking because he knows they are very busy.

What’s your advice?

Dictation

• Write what you hear!

Activity 5

Dictation 1

It’s best to see your doctor once a year even if you feel well.

Dictation 2

The nurse will weigh you and measure your height.

Dictation 3

Your doctor will talk to you about your general health and your medical history. The doctor may also ask questions about the health of your family.

Dictation 4

Bring any medications you are currently taking. This will help you to be prepared.

Dictation 5

Do not be afraid to speak to your doctor about your health concerns. Your doctor’s job is to help you to stay healthy.

Review: What did you learn today?• 8 new words related to annual check-

ups• What to expect about your annual

medical exam• How to ask for and give advice

Thanks for attending.

See you next time!