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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 951 – Parts of a HospitalGLOSSARYemergency room– the part of a hospital that treats people with serious,dangerous, and unexpected medical problems* If you’re having chest pain, go to the emergency room right away because itcould be a hear attack.trauma unit– the part of a hospital that treats people with injuries (not illnesses)* The trauma unit sees a lot of student athletes, especially football players.heart condition– a weakness or other problem in the heart (the part of the bodythat pumps to move blood)* Eating a lot of salt will increase his blood pressure and make his heart conditionworse.cardiology– the area of medicine dealing with the heart* We are taking Joanna to see a doctor in the cardiology department at thechildren’s hospital.ICU– intensive care unit; the part of a hospital that provides specialized care andtreatments for people who are very sick and need almost constant attention* Normally, visitors are welcome in the hospital, but in the ICU, only close familymembers can come, and only for one hour each day.pregnant– expecting a child; with a baby growing inside a woman’s body* As soon a Becca found out she was pregnant, she started buying baby clothesand decorating the nursery.obstetrics– the area of medicine related to childbirth and the care of womenwho are pregnant and giving birth* Are husbands allowed to be in the obstetrics department, or do they have towait in the lobby until the babies are born?gynecology– the area of medicine dealing with illness and diseases affectinggirls and women, especially involving the female reproductive system (functionsrelated to having babies)* Doctors specializing in gynecology have to know a lot about sexuallytransmitted diseases.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 951 – Parts of a Hospitalneonatal– newborn; referring to a baby that was born very recently (usuallywithin a few hours or days of birth)* You can’t see the baby yet because she’s being checked by doctors in theneonatal ward.neurology– the area of medicine related to the study of the brain and thenervous system (how messages are sent through the body for movement andsensation)* A neurology exam revealed that Shannon’s problems with her legs are relatedto damaged nerves.oncology– the area of medicine related to the study of cancer and tumors (apart of the body that grows uncontrollably)* The doctor found a suspicious lump in Kimi’s left breast, so she referred her tothe oncology department.burn unit– the part of a hospital that treats people who have been burned by fireor very hot objects* After his car exploded, Vladimir was in the burn unit for several days whiledoctors treated his injuries.to look (someone or something) up– to search for a name or word in a list ordatabase; to conduct research to find a particular piece of information* Have you tried looking up Kirk’s number in the phone book?to admit– to complete paperwork so that someone can come into a hospital orclinic as a patient* Yes, sir, I realize you’re in pain, but you have to answer these questions andsign these papers before I can admit you and arrange for the doctor to see you.to go out of (one’s) mind– to go crazy; to become irrational and illogical,especially because one is very worried or anxious about something* Am I going out of my mind, or did I just see a giraffe walking down Main Street?bedpan– a basin or other small container used to hold urine (pee) and feces(poop) from someone who must stay in bed and cannot get up to use thebathroom* Henry has always been independent, and now that he’s sick, he’s veryuncomfortable seeing his wife change his bedpan for him.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 951 – Parts of a HospitalCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)In which part of the hospital are you most likely to find a newborn baby?The emergency roomThe neonatal unitThe burn unitWhich branch of medicine studies the human heart?CardiologyGynecologyNeurology______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?unitThe word “unit,” in this podcast, means a department or one part of a hospital orclinic, as well as the people working there: “The pediatrics unit has brightlypainted walls and lots of toys for the children to play with.” When talking about anapartment complex, a “unit” is one apartment: “We live in Building E, Unit 4.” A“unit” is also used to talk about measurements: “Feet and yards are units oflength.” Or, “How can I convert units from grams to ounces?” When talking aboutmanufacturing, “units” are the number of items that have been made: “On a goodday, we can produce up to 3,000 units per hour.” Finally, a “family unit” is a groupof related people who live together: “What percentage of our students live in atraditional family unit with two parents?”to look (someone or something) upIn this podcast, the phrase “to look (someone or something) up” means to searchfor a name or word in a list or database: “If you don’t know the meaning of aword, look it up in a dictionary.” The phrase “to look in on (someone)” means tovisit someone and check up on him/her, especially if that person is sick: “Couldyou please look in on grandma at least once a week?” The phrase “to look(something) over” means to review something quickly, but not in great detail:“Could you please look over these calculations and check to see if they’recorrect?” Finally, the phrase “to look forward to (something)” means to anticipateand want something to happen: “We’re really looking forward to your visit nextmonth!”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 951 – Parts of a HospitalCULTURE NOTETypes of HospitalsWhen people think of hospitals, they usually think of a “general hospital” that isprepared to deal with many types of diseases and injuries. General hospitalsusually have an emergency room and they are prepared to admit patients from asingle area. Some of these hospitals are “non-profit” (organizations that work fora particular purpose, but not primarily to make money), often organized by achurch. But other general hospitals have a traditional “business model”(operational plans designed to make money).Other types of hospitals are more specialized. For example, many large citieshave “children’s hospitals” that focus on “pediatrics” (medicine for children).A “teaching hospital” provides medical treatments, but is closely “affiliated with”(connected to) a medical school or a nursing school. Doctors and nurses are onstaff, but they work alongside “medical students” (students who want to becomedoctors) and nursing students, giving them “hands-on experience” (learning bydoing, not by reading or hearing about something) with patients. Patients mayreceive treatments from students operating under the “supervision” (observationand monitoring) of “licensed” (with official permission to do something) healthcareproviders.Finally, a “research hospital” also provides medical treatments, but the doctorsare actively “engaged” (involved) in research projects. Patients may be asked to“give their permission” (say that something is okay) for “experimental treatments”(treatments that have not been performed often and whose results are not yetknown).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 951 – Parts of a HospitalCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 951 – Parts of aHospital.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 951. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is ESLPod.com. Go there, become a member of ESL Podcast, anddownload a learning guide for this episode.This episode is a dialogue that takes place at a hospital about the parts of ahospital. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Jordan: Excuse me, my girlfriend was brought into the hospital about two hoursago, but I can’t find her.Admissions Clerk: Why was she brought into the hospital?Jordan: I’m not sure. I got a call from her coworker, but she didn’t give me anydetails.Admissions Clerk: If it weren’t an accident, then she wouldn’t be in theemergency room or the trauma unit.Jordan: It may have been her heart. She has a heart condition.Admissions Clerk: Then she might be in the cardiology department. If she is insevere condition, she’ll be in the ICU.Jordan: It may also be the baby. She’s pregnant.Admissions Clerk: Then she might be in the obstetrics and gynecologydepartment. And if the baby has been born, it would be in the neonatal unit.Jordan: I’m just not sure where to go. Maybe I’ll start in the cardiologydepartment.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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