Syncope history — Medical English 6
Wprowadzenie
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Pytania obowiązkowe
- onset
- severity
- associated symptoms
- medications
- allergies
- red flags
Czerwone flagi
- sudden deterioration
- shortness of breath at rest
- altered consciousness
- severe pain
- syncope
Rozpoznania różnicowe
- viral infection
- chronic disease exacerbation
- medication effect or interaction
- metabolic disturbance
Badania
- vital signs
- focused physical exam
- CBC
- CRP
- targeted test based on symptoms
Komunikacja z pacjentem
- Zacznij od pytania otwartego.
- Nie ujawniaj rozpoznania bez danych.
- Nazwij pilność sytuacji.
- Podsumuj plan prostym językiem.
Mini checklista przed rozmową
- Open with empathy and signpost the consultation in natural English.
- Take the core clinical history: before/during/after, posture and trigger, prodrome, witness account, duration and recovery, chest pain/palpitations.
- Screen red flags: syncope during exertion, chest pain, palpitations, family sudden death, abnormal ECG.
- Repair medical jargon with patient-friendly explanations and check understanding.
- Explain first tests in plain English: vital signs including lying/standing BP, ECG, glucose if indicated, focused cardiac/neuro exam.
- Summarize, invite correction, and give specific safety-netting language.