Методологическая разработка по английскому языку на тему «GENERAL MEDICAL CASES: TIREDNESS AND IRRITABILITY»

МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ РАЗРАБОТКА ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

НА ТЕМУ «GENERAL MEDICAL CASES: TIREDNESS AND IRRITABILITY»

Warm-up

·         How to describe pain?

·         What is irritability?

·         What can be the reasons of irritability?

Vocabulary

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Tiredness and Irritability

History

A 33-year-old housewife has noticed that she is becoming tired and having difficulty coping with her two children, aged 6 and 4 years. She goes to see her general practitioner (GP) because she feels she may be suffering from anxiety and depression. She says that she has felt more irritable and anxious than usual. Her sleep is normal. Her appetite has been normal but she has lost some weight. Her change in personality has been noticed by her husband and friends. She feels constantly restless and has difficulty concentrating on a subject for more than a few moments. Her increased anxiety has developed over the past 3 months. She has also noticed an increased frequency of bowel movements. Her periods have become lighter and shorter. She feels extremely tired, and thinks that she has been prone to sweat more than usual. She has had no significant illnesses previously. She is a non-smoker and drinks 10 units of alcohol per week.

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Answer the questions

1.       What has the woman noticed?

2.       Why does she visit her GP?

3.       How has she felt?

4.       How does she sleep?

5.       Are there changes in her appetite or weight?

6.       Who has noticed her change in personality?

7.       How long has her increased anxiety developed?

8.       What other symptoms has she noticed?

9.       Has she had any significant illnesses previously?

10.   What are her bad habits?

Follow-up

·         What examination and investigation should be provided?

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