Match the words in Column A with the correct definition in Column B.

1. acupuncturist	a) deals with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts
2. attending physician	b) treats diseases, injuries by means of manual or operative procedures
3. cardiologist	c) examines dead bodies in order to find out the cause of death
4. dentist	d) corrects the position of people’s teeth
5. dietician	e) is qualified to prescribe glasses and contact lenses and to detect eye diseases
6. endocrinologist	f) specializes in diseases and problems affecting people’s eyes
7. general practitioner	g) detects diseases of the ear and throat
8. gynaecologist	h) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
9. intern	i) is an expert or specialist in psychology
10. midwife	j) uses X-rays and other high-energy radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease
11. nurse	k) specializes in the heart and its diseases
12. oncologist	l) deals with the function and disorders of the urinary system
13. ophthalmologist	m) specializes in the study and treatment of tumours
14. optician	n) deals with endocrine glands and hormones
15. orthodontist	o) is a recent medical graduate receiving supervised training in a hospital and acting as an assistant physician or surgeon
16. orthopaedist	p)is trained to deliver babies and to advise pregnant women
17. otolaryngologist	q) deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls
18. pathologist	r) is trained to care for the sick, especially in a hospital
19. physiotherapist	s) has primary responsibility for the care of a patient in a particular case in a hospital
20. plastic surgeon	t) is qualified to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums
21. psychiatrist	u) treats disease, injury or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercise
22. psychologist	v) treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses and refers those with serious conditions to a hospital
23. radiologist	w) gives people advice about the kind of food they should eat
24. surgeon	x) treats a person’s illness or pain by sticking small needles into their body at certain places
25. urologist	y) performs operations to repair or replace skin which has been damaged, or to improve people’s appearance

Which of the specialists would you consult in each of the following case?

1. To make one’s new glasses __ __ __ i __ __ __ __

2. To treat a sick mind p __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3. To operate on one’s appendix __ __ r __ __ __ __

4. To treat one’s deformed hip __ __ __ __ __ p __ __ __ __ __ __

5. To threat the ailments of one’s wife __ __ n __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Give the name of the persons defined below.

1) a family doctor

2) someone who looks after sick people in hospital

3) a person who helps at the birth of a baby

4) he straightens crooked teeth

5) he treats diseases by electricity

 

II. Listening and Speaking

Pre-listening

1. You are going to visit a Dentist’s office. You will be offered to have a tour of it, to study the dentist’s tools and to watch the way dentists work. Read the list of words and decide which ones denote dentist’s tools (DT), which ones denote dental problems (DP). The first one is done for you.

	dental mirror	DT
	caries
	dental scratcher
	dentist’s chair
	cavities
	dental explorer
	sugar bugs
	dental polisher

2. Match nouns relating to dentistry with their definitions

	dental mirror	is one on which you sit while you visit the dentist’s place. It enables the dentist to look it into your mouth easily. It was invented by Adam Langly in the year 1892.
	dental explorer	decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone
	cavities	a tool used by the dentist or dental auxiliary to view a mirror image of the teeth in locations of the mouth where visibility is difficult or impossible.
	dentist’s chair	are holes in our teeth created by the wear, tear, and decay of tooth enamel. They have been repaired or filled with a variety of materials including: stone chips, turpentine resin, gum, and metals.
	caries	an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. A sharp point at the end of it is used to enhance tactile sensation.

While-listening

3. Now watch the video and complete the charts.

First of all you are offered to have a tour of the Dentist’s office. You will see 5 rooms. Watch, listen and fill the chart:

	the names of rooms	purpose
	waiting room/lobby
	pre office
	rooms where we see patients
	sterilization room
	my room

Then you are offered to study dentist’s tools. You will see 7 items. Watch, listen and fill the chart:

	the names of tools	purpose
	mirror
	explorer
	scratcher
	polisher
	flavours
	dental floss

4. Write the list of all actions the dentist does during the patients examination and treatment:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. At the end the dentist offers a prize. Fill the chart:

The prize	The way to use	Frequency of using

 

After-listening

Prove that anyone must not be scared of visiting a Dentist’s office.

III. Reading

Pre-reading. Answer the following questions

1) How often do you go to the doctor’s?

2) Do you go for regular medical check-ups?

3) Do you go to the dentist’s twice a year?

4) Do you normally go to one doctor in particular or any available doctor?

5) What is the best way to find a doctor if you are new in the area?

While-reading. 1) Read the text about family and general practitioners and decide which answer best fits each gap in the text.

Family and General Practitioners

Family and general practitioners help people maintain and improve their health.

Family and general practitioners are doctors who see a wide variety of people. Most are primary care physicians and are often the first point of contact for people 1)…………. health care. They may see infants, children, and adults 2)…………. young and old. They see the same patients on a regular basis. When needed, they send patients to health care specialists for testing or 3) ………..

Family and general practitioners ask patients questions to learn more about their medical 4) …………... They examine patients and order lab tests. They also explain test 5) ………….. and review treatment options with patients and their families. If more than one treatment is available, they help patients decide which option to choose. Sometimes family and general practitioners perform 6)…………. surgery on patients or deliver babies. They watch a patient's condition and make changes in the treatment if needed. They also talk to patients about good health practices, such as diet and exercise.

Family and general practitioners 7)…………. tasks to nurses and other health care workers. They also regularly consult with other health care professionals. In private practice, they may oversee the business aspects of running an office. Family and general practitioners 8)……………. to keep detailed records about each patient. They write reports for insurance companies and government agencies that collect 9)……………… on births and deaths.

Some family and general practitioners teach at medical schools. They may also do research on 10)……………. and treatments for disease. Advances in medicine require doctors to update their skills regularly.

 

1. a) in search of b) in the hunt of c) seeking d) looking through

2. a) neither b) either c) as d) both

3. a) healing b) treatment c) handling d) remedy

4. a) case b) past c) history d) record

5. a) consequences b) samples c) results d) outcomes

6. a) minor b) light c) trivial d) ordinary

7. a) hand over b) assign c) appoint d) ascribe

8. a) take care b) ensure c) provide d) make sure

9. a) date b) numbers c) data d) facts

10. a) measures b) procedures c) actions d) dealings

2) Read the text about dentists in the UK and fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

Dentists in the UK

Dentists are healthcare professionals who provide 1)…. and restorative 2)…. for problems that affect the mouth and teeth. Most dentists work as 3)self-…. practitioners in general practice, 4)…. dental care to the public under The National Health Service and/or 5)….... Others work in salaried posts within a 6).... of specialisms in hospital dentistry, community dentistry, the armed forces, corporate practices, industry, or university 7)…. and research. A general dental practitioner (GDP) 8)… leads a team made up of dental care 9)…. (DCPs) and treats a wide range of patients, from children to the 10)…..

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After reading. Compare responsibilities of general practitioners in the UK with those of Ukrainian district doctors.

IV. Grammar Check

Change the sentences below from active to passive tense. For example:

Active: The GP referred the patient to a consultant.

Passive: The patient was referred to a consultant by the GP.

Remember that it is not always necessary to mention the subject in a passive sentence. For example:

Active: We have identified the cause of this outbreak of dysentery.

Passive: The cause of this outbreak of dysentery has been identified.

1. The nurse noticed a rise in the patient's pulse rate.

2. The consultant is allowing him to watch the operation.

3. All chemists sell the tablets.

4. The doctor diagnosed appendicitis.

5. The paramedics comforted the injured person until the ambulance arrived.

6. The midwife delivered the twins.

7. The gland was producing an excess of hormones.

8. They looked after him very well in hospital.

9. We examined the tissue under the microscope.

10. The doctor gave me an unpleasant mixture to drink.

11. You cannot take the lotion orally.

12. Toxic fumes poisoned the workers.

13. Doctors are predicting a rise in cases of whooping cough.

14. The drug suppresses the body's natural instinct to reject the transplanted tissue.

 

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