English for Health Science
Type
Reference
Authors
ISBN 10
1424000122
ISBN 13
9781424000128
Category
Didactique
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Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Pages
124
Subject
English for Health Sciences
Abstract
The purpose of English for Health Sciences is to empower students with the language and life skills they need to carry out their career goals. To this end it provides ample opportunities for students to build awareness and practice the language in real-life scenarios. Its integrated skills approach develops the student's self-confidence to survive and succeed in professional and social encounters within an English-speaking global community. Health Science majors will immediately be motivated by the opportunity to prepare for their future careers by practicing their English language skills in the following job-related scenarios. Diagnosing Putting a patient at ease with small talk, taking a medical history, asking open-ended questions, presenting a case, and explaining medical tests and procedures to a patient Treating a patient Giving advice, explaining a case to a relative, explaining causes and treatments, giving discharge instructions, and calming people down Dealing with critical patients Describing and identifying causes of pain, recognizing and adopting supportive intonation, presenting a case in lay as well as medical terms, and breaking bad news Assisting in rehabilitation and long-term care Examining a non-verbal patient, communicating with the next of kin, explaining test results to patient and relatives, explaining the conditions of long-term care, and giving instructions for physical therapy Referring a patient Calling in a specialist, referring a patient to another doctor for tests and/or treatment, and giving post-operative advice
Description
Compétences : Ecouter, Lire, Parler Débutant complet : non
Thèmes : Santé -- Sciences médicales
Accents : Anglais (GB)
Activités proposées : Jeu de rôle
Aides disponibles : Glossaire -- Transcription intégrale
Descriptif : Student book (5 units) + CD
Résumé : Suitable for university students at intermediate level who want to use their English for international communication in Health science fields. The book provides ample opportunities for students to practice the language in real-life scenarios.
Thèmes : Santé -- Sciences médicales
Accents : Anglais (GB)
Activités proposées : Jeu de rôle
Aides disponibles : Glossaire -- Transcription intégrale
Descriptif : Student book (5 units) + CD
Résumé : Suitable for university students at intermediate level who want to use their English for international communication in Health science fields. The book provides ample opportunities for students to practice the language in real-life scenarios.
Number of Copies
5
Library | Accession No | Call No | Copy No | Edition | Location | Availability |
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CRL Médecine | 96064 | REF ANG DID | 1 | Yes | ||
CRL Médecine | 96068 | REF ANG DID | 2 | Yes | ||
CRL Médecine | 96069 | REF ANG DID | 3 | Yes | ||
CRL Médecine | 96070 | REF ANG DID | 4 | Yes | ||
CRL Médecine | 96071 | REF ANG DID | 5 | Yes |