Find out why you need to see your doctor every year!

1. Getting ready for your annual
check-up
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2. Our Agenda
1. agenda
2. objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Activity one: Review Vocabulary
6. Activity two: Listen to a dialogue
7. Activity three: Tips to remember about your next annual check-up
8. Activity four: Case studies
9. Activity five: dication

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to writing a cover letter
2. To lean tips about your next annual check-up
3. To learn how you can prepare for this important doctor’s
appointment

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. • Do you see your doctor
regularly for annual check-
up?
• Why or why not?
• Do you have any advice?
Group discussion

6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
recommendation
Over-the-counter medication
Supplements
concerns
shots
Check-up
annual
Once a year
vitamins or other products you take in addition to your dietInjection to prevent sickness
stop something from happening
a visit to your diet to check your healthmedication you can get without a prescription
advice trouble or worry
prevention

7. fill-in-the- blank
1. I see my doctor on an __________________ basis.
2. When was your last medical ______________?
3. I got my __________________ to avoid the flu.
4. Do you have any health _________________ ?
5. This is an ______________________________________ . You don’t need a prescription.
6. Do you need _____________________ if you have a good diet?
7. Did your doctor give you any new ________________________________?
8. _______________________ is the best way to avoid sickness.
check-up
Over-the-counter medication
prevention recommendation
annualconcerns
shots
supplements

8. Let’s Listen to a Dialogue
•What did you learn
about the importance
of seeing your doctor
every year?

9. Listen to a dialogue:
I am going for a check-up.
Yes.
Sounds good. Prevention is the key to staying healthy.
Johanna What is your concern?
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
Hi Alicia. What’s up?
I’m just looking up the address for my doctor’s appointment tomorrow.
Oh no, I didn’t know you were sick!
I’m not sick.
Then why are you seeing the doctor?
Great idea. Do you go on an annual basis?
Yes, so true. I do have a couple of concerns that I want to ask my
doctor about. I hope she can give me some recommendations.

10. Listen to a dialogue:
Exactly.
What about you? Are going to have a check- up this year?
Yes I will. You have inspired me. I just hope she doesn’t give me a shot!
Johanna That is great news!
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
Well, I have a question about my allergy medication.
Is it a prescription medication?
Is it a prescription?
No, its an over- the- counter medication, but I am also taking supplements.
You want to know about any possible side effects.
It’s great that you are seeing your doctor Alicia.
Don’t worry! Flu season is over.

11. Activity 3: Tips to remember
about your annual check-up
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12. A. Don’t be afraid of your doctor!
Your doctor wants to help you.
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13. B. Go!
Visit your doctor once a year even if you are feeling well.
This visit may help you prevent an illness, or catch it early.
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14. It’s a great way to make a connection with
your doctor ……
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and it’s a great time to ask questions!

15. C. At the office
The nurse will weigh and measure you
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16. D. Then your doctor will talk to you.
Your doctor will ask you about your health history.
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17. … and the general history of your family
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18. You will ask other questions:
Do you smoke?
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19. What do you do for exercise?
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20. How is your diet?
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Do you have any allergies?

22. E. Your doctor will then check your
body for abnormalities, such as new
moles or lumps.
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23. F. Based on all this, your doctor may
make a recommendation.
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24. Your doctor may order the following
tests, depending on your age, gender
and medical history:
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cholesterol Men and women
osteoporosis Men and women
Type 2 diabetes Men and women
Colon cancer Men and women
Breast cancer Women only
Cervical cancer Women only
Prostate cancer Men only

25. G. Questions to ask before any test or
procedure
What is this test for?
Why do I need this test?
Should I have someone go with me?
Will there be any kind of pain during the procedure?
How will I feel later?
Will I be able to eat before the test?
What is this test for?
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26. What is the most important question
to ask?
What can I do to get, or stay, healthy?
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27. Case studies
• Read the studies and answer the questions.
Activity 4
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28. Case Study 1
Charles is nervous about his upcoming medical
exam. He has not seen the doctor in 5 years!
What would you tell him?

29. Case Study 2
A friend recommended that Simbaljeet schedule a
regular breast exam. She doesn’t see the point. She
feels fine.
What would you advise her?

30. Case Study 3
Shamsun has an appointment coming up next week.
She’s wondering what she could do to prepare.
What can she do?

31. Case Study 4
Jorge has many questions he wants to ask his doctor
at his next doctor’s appointment, but he is worried
because he perceives that his English isn’t that good
yet.
What would you recommend Jorge do?

32. Case Study 5
While the doctor was explaining a test, Metin was not
sure he understood the doctor or not. He did not
want to interrupt the doctor while speaking because
he knows they are very busy.
What’s your advice?

33. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 5

34. Dictation 1
It’s best to see your doctor once a year even if you feel
well.

35. Dictation 2
The nurse will weigh you and measure your height.

36. Dictation 3
Your doctor will talk to you about your general health and
your medical history. The doctor may also ask questions
about the health of your family.

37. Dictation 4
Bring any medications you are currently taking. This will
help you to be prepared.

38. Dictation 5
Do not be afraid to speak to your doctor about your
health concerns. Your doctor’s job is to help you to stay
healthy.

39. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words related to annual check-ups
• What to expect about your annual medical
exam
• How to ask for and give advice

40. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!