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IELTS Speaking - Part 1 1. Do you ......... ?     e.g., Do you watch TV?             Do you take regular exercise?             Do you buy things online?             Do you live in a city or in a village? Grammar Do not use:       * Used to ( reference to past time)      * Would like to/Like to ( reference to future time)      * Will ( Reference to the future)      * - ing ( temporary state) e.g.,  Qtn: Do you read newspaper? Ans: Yes, I would like to read newspaper -  X (Wrong)          Yes, I used to read newspaper -  X (Wrong)          Yes, I will read newspaper -  X (Wrong) Qtn: Are you student or do you work? Ans: I'm working as a nurse/ teacher (wrong)          I'm a nurse/teacher by profession and I have two years...

 OET Speaking Medicine -5 SETTING : Suburban Clinic DOCTOR You are speaking to the son/daughter of your 68-year-old patient, Harry Smith. He has a history of atrial fibrillation (abnormal Heart rhythm) and takes warfarin (anti-coagulant) to reduce the the risk of thrombosis and embolism (abnormal formation and migration of blood clots. The son/daughter is requesting a prescription of Panadeine forte for Harry, who two days ago fell at home and now has extensive bruising and pain on his right thigh, but otherwise well. TASK * Tell the son/daughter that you will not write a prescription for a patient without consultation. * Explain your decision (standard of care, the importance of patient assessment in management decision, warfarin contraindication) * Express concern about Harry's well-being and convince the son/daughter that a home visit with Harry's consent is most desirable.               _______ The End _________

  OET Speaking Medicine SETTING: Healthcare Clinic DOCTOR: Your patient is a 45-year-old IT professional who recently got divorced. He is stressed and wishes to have a holiday to restore energy and spirit. However, the company boss has refused his refused his request for the vacation leave. Your patient has come to see you today to request a medical certificate  that will allow him to have two weeks off work. TASK * Ask what exactly the patient has come for * Refuse to issue a medical certificate as your patient not depressed. * Convey that issuing a deliberately false or misleading certificate represents professional misconduct. * Emphasise that misuse of sick leave is a serious matter (e.g., going on vacation while pretending to be sick might have consequences. Boss can question the medical certificate). * Acknowledge that stress affects health and convince him to see a psychologist for stress management. (Emphasizing the long term benefits of the therapy)     ...

  OET Speaking Medicine -3 Setting: Mental Health Clinic DOCTOR A 43 year-old-man has come for a review appointment. The patient was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has been prescribed Prozac (Fluoxetine) and his condition has stabilized. Currently, the patient wishes to discontinue treatment as he feels better. TASK * Discuss to the patient regarding how the medication is working. * Make sure the patient has not been experiencing trouble sleeping, suicidal thought, or other potential side-effects. * Explain and educate the patient about the importance of continuing the medication as prescribed ( stopping medication can cause the return of the symptoms, etc) * Try to convince the patient to continue the treatment (the medication seems to be working, etc.) * Reassure the patient that  people will think differently of him if they find out about his bipolar disorder.                             ...

 OET Medicine, Speaking Role play  - 2 Setting: Wound Clinic DOCTOR: Your patient is a 54-year-old cleaning worker, a non-insulin-dependent diabetic, and a smoker. Because of poor footcare, he now has a chronic ankle ulcer that requires attention and follow-up. Task: * Ask about the history of his diabetes and about his lifestyle, including medication, weight control and habits. * Explain why not smoking is good for his diabetes and make suggestions for helping to stop. * Explain what you will do for him today and how you will follow-up * Explain why footcare is important and possible consequences of not being complaint.

  OET Medicine, Role Play Card                        ( Sample Answer) Role play Card. Setting: Health Clinic Doctor: A 62-year-old patient presented two months ago with herpes zoster  (shingles) . He/she is now re-presented with the complaints of post-herpetic neuralgia (the nerve that often lingers after a shingle rash goes  away). Task:          * Explain to the patient the cause of the pain         * Recommend common analgesia as the first line treatment and explain the after-effects of strong pain medications (opioids)         * Give Capsaicin cream for topical application          * Explain the side-effects and steps need to be followed while applying the Capsaicin cream (e.g., a slight stinging or burning sensation o the skin, wear gloves        while applying the cream to the affected area)  ...

  Prepositions with Injuries - OET Writing Prepositions are the words that show the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another part of the sentences, such as a verb. They are vital for expressing accurate and clear info, especially in the medical field. In OET Writing sub-test you need to describe WOUNDS and INJURIES using appropriate prepositions.  Some common prepositions used to describe wounds and injuries are: 1. WITH : is used to indicate the diagnosis or the cause of the injury. e.g. Mr Parker was admitted with a fracture of the left femur. (diagnosis) Mrs Nissar sustained the injury with a fall from the ladder. (cause) 2. IN: is used to indicate the location or the type of the injury. e.g. She has a deep laceration in his right forearm. (location) He has a fracture in the distal end of the radius.  3. TO : is used to indicate the direction or the extent of the injury. e.g. Lisa has a bruise to her right forearm. (direction) He has a sprain to his ...