Health Effects of TV Viewing & Homeopathy Concepts
Text 1: Is Watching TV Bad for You?
Exercise 1: Comprehension
1.a Is watching TV bad for your eyes?
La respuesta a esta pregunta ha de ser afirmativa y se apoya en la información que se encuentra en la segunda oración del segundo párrafo: “A condition called Myopia where the eyes cannot focus properly is frequently found by doctors in children who watch a lot of TV”.
1.b Does watching TV affect weight?
La respuesta a esta pregunta ha de ser afirmativa y se apoya en la información que se encuentra
Read MoreEnhance Your Vocabulary: Emotions, Expressions, and Family Types
Vocabulary Building: Emotions, Expressions, and Family Types
More Vocabulary I
- Keep up: Seguir, “mantener el mismo ritmo”.
- Arrive in London / arrive at school / arrive at…
- By myself / on my own
- Researchers: Investigadores.
- Account for: Justificar, explicar.
- Accurately: Correctamente, con exactitud.
- Cheek: Mejilla.
- Moods: Estados de ánimo.
- Accuracy: Exactitud, precisión.
- Lasting: Durante.
- Conceal: Ocultar.
- Unlike: “A diferencia de…”.
- Leans forward: Inclinarse hacia delante.
- Nodding: Asentir.
- Along
English for Healthcare: Vocabulary and Grammar
First Module
Verb To Be: Am/Is/Are
Present Continuous: Am/Is/Are + Verb + ing
Time expressions: now, right now, at this moment.
Question words: who, what, why, when, which, how, where.
Clothes:
- Suit
- Sandals
- Shirt
- Coat
- Shorts
- Dress
- Glove
- Shoes
- Jacket
- Scarf
- Sweater
- T-shirt
- Hat
- Swimming suit
- Belt
- Blouse
- Boots
- Pants
- Vest
- Tennis shoes
- Tie
- Cap
- Socks
- Pajama
Wear, a and an (first is colors and after the noun).
Second Module
Body
Hair, face, forehead, eyebrow, eyelash, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, tooth, ear, neck, shoulder, chest, back, navel,
Read MoreUnderstanding Physical Examinations & Medical History
Understanding the Physical Examination Process
A physical examination is a routine test where a doctor assesses your overall health. It involves several techniques and instruments to evaluate your condition and identify potential health issues.
Key Verbs and Vocabulary:
Here are some common words and their translations, useful for understanding medical discussions:
- Can: Poder (to be able to)
- Be: Ser (to be)
- Have: Tener/Haber (to have)
- With: Con (with)
- To: A, Para (to, for)
- But: Pero, Sino (but)
- Way: Manera,
Patient History Taking: Key Phrases and Steps for Effective Interviews
Patient History Taking: A Comprehensive Guide
Effective patient history taking is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Here are key phrases and steps to guide you through the process:
Basic Phrases and Translations
- Agree: Acuerdo
- Statements: Afirmación
- Following: Siguiente
- Answers: Respuesta
- As, as: Tanto, como
- Take: Tomar
- As: Como
- Interviewing: Entrevistando
- Patient: Paciente
- When: Cuando
- Taking: Tomas
- Should: Deberías
- Have: Tener
- Headaches: Dolor de cabeza
- Like: Como (verbo gustar)
- Put: Poner
- These: Estos
- Steps:
Medical Spanish: Commands, Body Parts, Systems
Essential Medical Spanish Phrases and Vocabulary
Common Commands for Healthcare Professionals
Here’s a list of essential commands in Spanish, commonly used in medical settings, along with their English translations:
- Túmbese en la camilla: Lie on the stretcher.
- Levante los pies: Raise your feet.
- Enséñeme la herida: Show me the injury.
- No mueva la cabeza: Don’t move your head.
- Inspire y espire: Breathe in and breathe out.
- Gire la cabeza a la izquierda: Turn your head to the left side.
- No se levante: Don’