B
Read the medical history form again. Answer the questions.
1.
What is the name of the patient’s insurance company?
2.
What recent health changes does the patient report?
3.
Has the patient ever had a serious illness?
4.
Which drug is the patient allergic to?
5.
What medical condition does the patient suffer from?
PRACTICAL LISTENING
A
Listen to a conversation between a doctor and a
patient. What information does the doctor ask about?
Check [
✓
] all correct answers.
Patient’s insurance company
Patient’s medical history
Patient’s current health habits
B
Listen again. Complete the medical history form
with Mr. Smith’s information.
GENERAL HEALTH
1. Has there been any change in your health in the past year? YES NO
If yes, explain: _________________________________________________________________
2. Are you taking any medication now?
YES NO
If yes, what drugs or medication? _______________________________________________
3. Do you have allergic reactions to any drugs?
YES NO
If yes, which drugs? ___________________________________________________________
4. Have you ever been hospitalized, or had a serious illness? YES NO
If yes, explain: _________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL MEDICAL HISTORY
Have you ever had any of the following medical conditions?
Alcoholism
Cancer
Depression
Diabetes
Migraines
Tuberculosis
Osteoporosis
High blood pressure
Other (please list) _____________________________________
C
PAIRS
Check your answers. Compare the forms you completed in Exercise B.
GROUPS OF 3
Studies show that 30% of patients lie to their doctors about their health
habits. Why do you think patients don’t tell the truth about exercise, diet, and smoking habits?
Why is it important to be honest with your health care providers?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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