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 OET Spe aking - Medicine, Breaking Sad News Warm-up Questions Interlocuter: Could you please introduce yourself? Candidate: I'm Dr Martin, with a decade of experience in the medical field and I specialize in Accident and Emergency Medicine. My expertise lies in handling critical cases and providing swift and effective patient care in urgent situations. On top of that, I've led numerous medical teams and initiatives aimed at improving emergency response, problems and patient outcomes. Above all, I'm a daily learner.  Inter: What's your medical experience like?  Candi: I've been a doctor since 2010, initially spending 4 years in the ICU, where I managed critically ill patients and hone my skills in advanced medical procedures. For the past 8 years, I've worked in the A&E Department, handling a wide range of medical emergencies. This role has sharpened my abilities to make quick decisions and provide compassionate care under pressure.  Inter: What are the curr...

  OET Speaking, Medicine, # 50 - Cancer Diagnosis SETTING : Sub-urban Clinic DOCTOR Your patient is a 49-year-old accountant, married with two children.  He/she presented three weeks ago with a one-month history of rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and 2 kg weight loss. You ordered a colonoscopy and today the patient is returning for the results. Unfortunately, the patient has a tumor in the descending colon and the biopsy results confirms cancer. TASK *   Tell the patient the biopsy results (2cm tumor confined to bowel wall ) and recommended urgent referral to a surgeon. * Explain that management of the illness after surgery include chemo/radiotherapy depending on the spread of the tumor (but only with the patient's consent) * Explain that a colonoscopy is unlikely as the tumor is confined to the descending colon. * Encourage the patient to be optimistic about surgery (eg. success rates are usually high, biopsy indicates that the tumor is limited to the bowel wall)

  OET Speaking Roleplay , Medicine # 51 DOCTOR : You see a 28-year old patient who has been experiencing blackheads on their nose and chin for several days. The patient has tried over-the-counter treatments without success and is now seeking professional advice TASK * Find out the reason for the patient's visit * Reassure the patient about blackheads (common, not serious, treatable, etc) Find out the details of the patient's condition.  * Explain the potential causes (e.g. excess oil production, clogged pores, hormonal fluctuations, etc). Give recommendations for treatment. (e.g., prescription retinoids, topical creams containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, professional treatments like extractions, etc) * Discuss adjusting skincare routine (eg., avoiding over-exfoliation, using non-comedogenic products etc) .  Explore lifestyle factors, (eg.,  diet, stress levels, skincare habits, etc) * Suggest lifestyle changes to minimise blackheads through diet(eg., balan...