Stage 1 - The Presenting Complaint (Abdo Pain)

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    Jim's other symptoms include nausea and:

    • Loss of appetite
    • Loss of consciousness
    • Loss of sex drive (libido)
    • Weight loss
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Watch the medical English video about doctor patient communication and answer the following questions.

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  • 2. 

    Dr Jones practices family medicine and is known as a:

    • Gynaecologist

    • Gastroenterologist

    • General Practitioner

    • Surgeon

    Correct Answer
    A. General Practitioner
    Explanation
    Dr. Jones is known as a General Practitioner because he practices family medicine. General Practitioners are doctors who provide primary care to patients of all ages and treat a wide range of medical conditions. They are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care and are trained to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries. As a General Practitioner, Dr. Jones would be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families, including preventive care, routine check-ups, and managing chronic conditions.

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  • 3. 

    The pain moves towards Jim's belly button?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is suggesting that the pain is moving towards Jim's belly button. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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  • 4. 

    The patient's presenting complaint (PC) is a 1-month history of abdominal pain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true because it states that the patient's presenting complaint is a 1-month history of abdominal pain. This means that the patient has been experiencing abdominal pain for a month, which is their main reason for seeking medical attention.

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  • 5. 

    Jim's pain is there all the time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Jim's pain is intermittent because it comes and goes.

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  • 6. 

    Dr Jones asks Jim where the pain is.  Which preposition does Jim use to describe the location of his pain?

    • On my stomach

    • Near my stomach

    • In my stomach

    • Around my stomach

    Correct Answer
    A. Around my stomach
    Explanation
    All expressions can be used in other cases except "on my stomach", which makes no sense.

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  • 7. 

    Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP because:

    • Dr Jones is lazy

    • Dr Jones is new at the health centre

    • Dr Jones likes to make his patients wait

    • Dr Jones has been quite busy

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr Jones has been quite busy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that Dr Jones has been quite busy. This suggests that the reason Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP is because Dr Jones has a lot of patients to attend to, causing a delay in appointments.

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  • 8. 

    Dr Jones's first question is "How can I help you today?"   Which of the following questions can also be used?  (There is more than 1 answer).

    • "What seems to be the problem?"

    • "What now?"

    • "What do you want?"

    • "What brings you here today?"

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. "What seems to be the problem?"
    A. "What brings you here today?"
    Explanation
    "What now?" & "What do you want?" are both rude and shouldn't be used. You have to be polite and make the patient feel welcome and relaxed.

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  • 9. 

    Jim describes his pain as: (There is more than 1 answer)

    • Terrible

    • Chronic

    • Mild

    • Burning

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Terrible
    A. Burning
    Explanation
    All of these adjectives can actually be used to describe pain in other cases.

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