Методологическая разработка по английскому языку на тему «CASE STUDY. NEUROLOGY: A WEAK HAND»

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НА ТЕМУ «CASE STUDY. NEUROLOGY: A WEAK HAND»

Warm-up

·         How to describe pain?

·         What is neurology?

·         What can be the reasons of a weak hand?

Vocabulary

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A Weak Hand

History

A 67-year-old man is referred to a neurologist by his general practitioner (GP). His symptoms are of weakness and wasting of the muscles of his left hand. He has noticed the weakness is worse after using his hand, for example after using a screwdriver. He has also noticed cramps in his forearm muscles. His speech is slightly slurred and he has started choking after taking fluids. Past medical history is notable for hypertension for 15 years and a myocardial infarction 3 years previously. Medication consists of simvastatin, aspirin and atenolol. He is a retired university lecturer. He lives with his wife and they have two grown up children. He is a non-smoker and drinks a bottle of wine a week.

URL: https://www.moscmm.org/pdf/100_Cases_in_Clinical_Medicine.pdf  

Answer the questions

1.       Where is the old man referred to by his GP?

2.       What are his symptoms?

3.       When is the weakness worse?

4.       What has he also noticed?

5.       What is his speech?

6.       What happens to him after taking fluid?

7.       What is his past medical history?

8.       Does he take medications?

9.       Is he retired?

10.   What are his bad habits?

Follow-up

·         What examination and investigation should be provided?

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