TOPIC 7: HEALTH

VOCABULARY

allergist orthopedist/bone specialist occupational therapist

anesthesiologist pediatrician coroner

massage therapist physical therapist chiropractor

oncologist podiatrist naturopath

ophthalmologist radiologist

MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

antiseptic life support stethoscope

bandage scissors IV bag vialblood pressure

monitoroxygen mask drugs/pain relief

elastic tape privacy screen prescription

eye chart scales anti-depressant

MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

anemia chickenpox

arthritis dehydrated

asthma attack smallpox

bedsore mumps

Caesarean section (C-section)

measles

ILLNESSES AND DISEASES

to imflame/ to swell to vomit/to throw up

numb growth

seizure/spasm spots

to faint/to pass out rash

SYMPTOMS

COLLOCATIONS

Health and safety at work In the best of health The overall incidence of disease in the world The most common stress-related illnesses To have low/hight threshold for/of pain

PHRASES

o Ive developed an allergy to pollen, so last spring I broke out in hives. They itchedterrible, but I knew I shouldnt scratch them.

o I guess Helen is nursing a nasty cold. She feels dizzy and sneezes loudly.

o The football match was forceful and one of the kids sprained his ankle. Orthopedist said his leg had to be in a plaster for at least two weeks. He is going to need crutches to walk.

o As soon as the teacher saw the syringe needle he collapsed in a dead faint. Eventually he could participate in the scholar vaccination programme, but he couldnt donate bloodfor transfusions.

o The aviador turned up at the ER services in frail health. His skin was whole burned and nurses only could apply sterile gauzes and remove the dressing often.

o For the count blood we take a sample in this test tube. But dont worry because the injection its painless and we put on a band aid over the slight wound.

o The fertility treatment has been happily successful and Im tree months pregnant. There isnt risk of suffering a miscarriage so the obstetrician agrees in a homebirth with a midwife.

o In Spanish Health Care System the medical assistance is free of charge and everybody can benefit from up to date services. However, its not nearly as quick as it must be. Even you suffer from an acute disease you are likely to be on a waiting list for months.

o I did my annual check-up last July. Now I only need to make an appointment with myfamily doctor so that he refers me to specialized consultant.