Vocabulary Flashcards
to stick to
Are you sticking to the medication?
to be concerned about
I was concerned about the lack of adherence to the program.
non-compliant
He was non- compliant with wearing incontinence briefs.
make a diagnosis
We made a provisional diagnosis. But we need a definitive diagnosis.
to do an examination
The specialist needs to do an examination to diagnose the problem and to make a diagnosis.
to be very typical of
These notes were very typical of a patient of this age.
to recommence
To start again.
The patient was recommenced on Aspirin.
to administer
The emergency doctor administered the patient Aspirion and Heparin because of the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
Preliminary diagnosis
A preliminary diagnosis can be made based on medical history, clinical examination and blood test results.
to conduct (to organise and to carry it out)= to perform
The doctor conducted a mini mental test to asses the patient´s cognitive functions.
prescription
The doctor wrote a prescription for Aspirin because of my ischemic coronary artery disease.
to prescribe
The doctor prescribed him antidepressants for depression.
due to = because of
Due to the lack of adherence, he prescribed the patient a Webster pack.
to commence = to start , to begin
Four TB medications were commenced:
to present with
Mr. Aloisius presented with fever, night sweats and productive cough.
to be placed on
Due to the haemodynamic instability the patient was placed on our critical care unit.
to cease the medication = to discontinue the medication = to stop the medication
The medication was ceased by a specialist doctor.
to admit to
The patient was admitted to the urology ward with suspicion of a renal colic.
to be diagnosed with
He was diagnosed with diabetes after completion of blood tests.
to take a test
The patient should periodically take the Ishihara colour blindness - test.
to do an examination
The GP did all the examinations needed for issuing the driving license.
to talk about
We talked about the importance of immobilisation of the leg FOR at least 6 weeks after the operation.
to discuss sth.
We discussed the possible treatment methods with the patient.
to report
The daughter of the patient reported her mother´s altered behaviour.
to face sth.
The challenges that are faced by families of patients with Alzheimer´s disease ARE GREAT.
to relieve = to support
If needed, please provide equipment and services to relieve (to support) the family members.
make good progress
The patient is making good progress and will be discharged back into your care today.
ADL (= activities of daily living)
The 6 most basic activities of daily living are washing, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, and transferring.
to have queries = to have questions
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
to note sth.
The doctor noted swelling and bruising of Dan´s left ankle.
to slow down the healing = to compromise the healing ( lay language)
To put the full weight on the left foot could compromise/slow down the healing of the fractured leg.
perform modified duties
I suggest performing modified duties for 6 weeks until the bone has healed further.
do your work = carry out your work
The employer will enable the patient to do his work /to carry out his work.
to hobble = to limp
The patient hobbled along the corridor.
to hobble someone´s chances
He hobbled her chances to succeed in the contest by calling her a cheater.
to contract an infection
He was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, most probably contracted during his recent stay in Latin America.
