#0971 - Getting in to See a Busy Doctor, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0971 - Getting in to See a Busy ...

#0971 - Getting in to See a Busy Doctor, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 971 – Getting in to See a Busy DoctorGLOSSARYGP– general practitioner; a medical doctor who provides general care to alltypes of patients, without specializing in certain medical problems or types ofpatients* Our entire family sees the same GP, because she deals well with people of allages.specialist– a medical doctor who provides advanced care for certain types ofmedical problems or certain types of patients* Dr. Drake is a heart specialist for children with heart problems.opening– an open appointment; a slot of time that has not yet been assigned tosomething, so one can schedule an appointment then* Do you have any openings on Thursday afternoon?waitlisted– put on a list of people who are waiting for an opportunity to dosomething, so that if another person cancels, he or she will be called* The university offers admission to the top 2,000 applicants, and others arewaitlisted.cancellation– a request to not have an appointment that was previouslyscheduled, usually because it is no longer necessary, one no longer needs it, orone is unable to be there at that time* The hair stylist has a full schedule today, but we’ll let you know if there are anycancellations.to endure– to suffer from something over a long period of time, but while beingbrave and not complaining very much* I’m not sure how much longer I can endure the sound of our neighbor’s sonlearning to play the violin!the best in the business– a person or business that is very good at what itdoes; an industry leader; the top professional providing a particular service* You’ll love your hair after Raul cuts it. He’s the best in the business!physical therapist– a person whose job it to help a person recovery from aninjury by learning how to move part of one’s body in a way that protects andstrengthens a muscle while developing great flexibility* The physical therapist has taught Shannon a lot of new ways to stretch hershoulder and increase her range of motion.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 971 – Getting in to See a Busy Doctorto flare up– to temporarily become much stronger, brighter, or more painful, andthen return to the previous state, especially when this happens multiple times* It’s common for headaches to flare up during stressful periods.relief– a reduction in pain or a feeling of relaxation; release from a painful,tense, or stressful situation* Putting ice against the injury provides pain relief for a little while.to fit (someone) in– to rearrange one’s appointments to find time to meet withsomeone when one is very busy and has a full schedule* I have a lot of meetings tomorrow, but I should be able to fit you in at 10:45.booked up– busy, with many other time commitments; unavailable* It’s really hard to get a reservation at that restaurant, which is sometimesbooked up for months.podiatrist– a doctor who specializes in the human foot and ankle (bonesconnecting the foot to the leg)* Podiatrists recommend that women avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.to fall apart– to no longer work properly, usually because something is very old,especially with pieces of a machine becoming disconnected* This old tractor is falling apart. Don’t you think it’s time to buy a new one?expiration date– the date stamped or printed on a product to show when it willno longer be good to eat or use, because it will have spoiled* This milk smells bad, even though the expiration date isn’t until next week. Didyou forget to put it back in the refrigerator?2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 971 – Getting in to See a Busy DoctorCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Why did the GP refer Monique to a specialist?Because the GP isn’t trained to treat her back problems.Because Monique can’t pay the GP’s regular rates.Because the GP doesn’t have any openings in her schedule.What does Monique mean when she says that her neck is “flaring up” again?She feels a painful, burning sensation in her neck.Her neck pain is improving over time.Her neck pain is worsening for short periods of time.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?openingThe word “opening,” in this podcast, means an open appointment or a slot of timethat has not yet been assigned to something, so one can schedule anappointment then: “Please book an appointment for the next available opening.”In theaters, “opening night” is the first night when a play or movie can be seen bythe public: “They stood in line for hours to get tickets for opening night.” A “grandopening” is the first day or week when a new business is open: “The furniturestore had free hamburgers and hot dogs for customers during the grandopening.” Finally, a “job opening” is a vacant position or an opportunity to workfor a particular company: “Please keep my resume on file in case you have anyjob openings in your human resources department.”to flare upIn this podcast, the phrase “to flare up” means to temporarily become muchstronger, brighter, or more painful, and then return to the previous state,especially when this happens multiple times: “His back pain seems to flare up oncold, humid days.” If a piece of clothing “flares out,” it becomes wider: “The jackethas interesting sleeves that flare out at the wrists.” The phrase “tempers flare”means that people become angry and lose control of their words and/or actions:“Tempers flared when the CEO announced that jobs were being eliminated.”Finally, a “flare” is a device that burns to create a bright red light, usually placedbehind a car that has broken down, so that other drivers do not hit it: “Please lightthese flares and put them on the ground about 50 feet behind the car.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 971 – Getting in to See a Busy DoctorCULTURE NOTEWays to Receive Medical CareWhen Americans have “health insurance” (an arrangement or contract with acompany that helps to pay for medical expenses), they usually want to see their“primary care physician” (main doctor; the doctor a person normally sees) if theyneed healthcare. But sometimes that doctor is unavailable, especially if thepatient wants to “see the doctor” (have a consultation or appointment) as a“same-day visit” (on the same day when one called to request an appointment).If the doctor is part of a “clinic” (a group of medical professionals workingtogether in the same office), the patient might see another doctor who works inthat clinic. If all the doctors are booked, the patient can choose to speak with anurse or a “PA” (physician’s assistant) instead. Nurses and PAs have receivedless training and education than medical doctors, but they can “handle” (dealwith; address) many common “ailments” (health problems).Sometimes people find that they don’t actually need to see the doctor. Instead,their problem might be handled over the phone. Most clinics have a phonenumber that patients can call to leave a brief message describing the “nature”(type) of their problem. The nurse who is “on call” (assigned to respond to callsduring a certain period of time) will call the patient back and provide basicmedical advice, as well as a recommendation regarding whether the patientshould “seek” (try to get) medical attention immediately.If immediate medical attention is required, the patient might be directed to an“urgent care clinic” where patients can see a doctor as a same-day visit, but thatdoctor isn’t their primary care physician. However, in a “life-threateningemergency” (a situation that could cause death), patients should go to the “ER”(emergency room) at the local hospital.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 971 – Getting in to See a Busy DoctorCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 971 – Getting In toSee a Busy Doctor.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 971. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Go there. Download a Learning Guide.Become a member of ESL Podcast and like us on Facebook. Why not?Facebook.com/eslpod.This episode is a dialogue between Monique and Jurgen about trying to see adoctor who is very busy. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Monique: Ugh!Jurgen: What’s the matter?Monique: My GP referred me to a specialist for my back problems, but shedoesn’t have any openings for eight weeks! I’m waitlisted in case there’s acancellation, but if there isn’t one, I’ll have to endure this pain for at least anothereight weeks.Jurgen: Can’t you just go see another specialist?Monique: I could, but my GP says that she’s the best in the business. In themeantime, I’ll try to see a physical therapist about my neck. It’s flaring up again.Jurgen: At least you’ll get some relief.Monique: Maybe. I have to call back tomorrow morning to see if she can fit me in.She’s really booked up, too. While I’m waiting, I guess I could try to see thepodiatrist about my feet.Jurgen: You’re having feet problems, too?Monique: Yeah, my whole body is falling apart. I think I’m nearly past myexpiration date!5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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