prepare for the doctor

1. Getting ready for your annual
check-up
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Activity one: Vocabulary review
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: Dictation

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to annual check-ups
2. To learn tips about your next annual check-up
3. To learn how you can prepare for this important
doctor’s appointment

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. • Do you see your doctor
regularly for an annual
check-up? Why or why not?
• Do you have any advice?
Group discussion

6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendationover-the-counter medication
Supplement(s) annual
Shot
Concern(s)

7. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendationover-the-counter medication
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

8. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendationover-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

9. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

10. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

11. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

12. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

13. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

14. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Once a year
Vitamins or other products you take in addition to your diet
An injection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
A visit to your doctor to check your health
Medication you can get without a prescription
Advice
Trouble or worry
prevention
check-up
recommendation
over-the-counter medication
Supplement(s)
annual
Shot
Concern(s)

15. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annualConcern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

16. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

17. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

18. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

19. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

20. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

21. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

22. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
prevention
recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

23. Fill-in-the-blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got 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-up
over-the-counter medication
Prevention
recommendation(s)
annual
Concern(s)
Shot
Supplement(s)

24. Let’s read a dialogue
•What did you learn about
the importance of seeing
your doctor every year?

25. 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.

26. 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!
Alicia
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Well, I have a question about my allergy medication.
Is it a prescription medication?
No, it’s 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.

27. Activity 3: Tips to remember
about your annual check-up
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28. A. Don’t be afraid of your doctor!
Your doctor wants to help you.
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29. B. Go!
Visit your doctor once a year even if you are feeling well.
This visit may help you prevent an illness or it may help you catch
it early.
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30. 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!

31. C. At the office
The nurse will weigh and measure you.
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32. D. Then your doctor will talk to you.
Your doctor will ask you about your health history.
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33. … and the general history of your family
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34. Your doctor may ask other questions:
Do you smoke?
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35. What do you do for exercise?
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36. How is your diet?
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Do you have any allergies?

38. E. Your doctor will then check your
body for abnormalities, such as new
moles or lumps.
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39. F. Based on all this, your doctor may
make a recommendation.
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40. Your doctor may order the following
tests, depending on your age, gender
and medical history:
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

41. G. Questions to ask before any tests
or procedures
What 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?
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42. What is the most important question to
ask?
What can I do to get, or stay healthy?
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43. Case studies
• Read the studies and answer the questions.
Activity 4
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44. 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?

45. Case Study 2
A friend recommended that Simbaljeet schedules a
regular breast exam. She doesn’t see the point. She
feels fine.
What would you advise her?

46. Case Study 3
Shamsun has an appointment coming up next week.
She’s wondering what she could do to prepare.
What can she do?

47. 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?

48. 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?

49. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 5

50. Dictation 1

51. Dictation 1
It’s best to see your doctor once a year even if you
feel well.

52. Dictation 2

53. Dictation 2
The nurse will weigh you and measure your height.

54. Dictation 3

55. 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.

56. Dictation 4

57. Dictation 4
Bring any medications you are currently taking. This
will help you to be prepared.

58. Dictation 5

59. 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.

60. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words related to annual check-ups
• What to expect about your annual check-
up

61. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!