Hospital Procedures: nurse and patient dialogs for common hospital situations. Each page has target vocabulary, a sample dialog, grammar tips, follow-up speaking tasks, and a classroom lesson plan.
Greeting the Patient
Self-introduction, medical titles, and explaining the patient's room. Includes a printable worksheet and pair work activities.
View lesson →In the Patient's Room
Language for interacting with patients in their room - checking comfort, explaining equipment, and responding to requests.
View lesson →Explaining About the Hospital
Helping a new patient understand hospital layout, schedules, rules, and services. Useful vocabulary for admissions and ward orientation.
View lesson →Getting Patient Information
Asking about symptoms, medical history, allergies, and current medications. Essential intake vocabulary and question forms.
View lesson →Taking Blood Pressure
Dialog and vocabulary for measuring and explaining blood pressure readings to patients. Includes normal ranges and follow-up language.
View lesson →Giving a Shot
Language for preparing and administering injections, explaining the procedure to patients, and responding to concerns.
View lesson →Taking a Blood Sample
Vocabulary and dialog for venipuncture procedures - explaining the steps, reassuring the patient, and giving aftercare instructions.
View lesson →Giving Medication
Language for administering medication - confirming patient identity, explaining what the medication is for, and checking for allergies.
View lesson →Explaining a Prescription
How to explain dosage, frequency, side effects, and special instructions. Practical language for pharmacists and nurses counseling patients.
View lesson →Describing Hospital Workers
Activities for describing the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare professionals.
View lesson →The Nurse
Reading and discussion about the nurse's role, duties, and responsibilities in the hospital setting.
View lesson →The Pharmacist
Reading and discussion about the pharmacist's role, including dispensing, counseling, and patient safety responsibilities.
View lesson →Physical Therapy
English for physical therapists - vocabulary and language for explaining exercises, rehabilitation goals, and patient progress.
View lesson →Radiology
Vocabulary and dialog for radiologists and radiographers - explaining imaging procedures and positioning instructions to patients.
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