Asked for 12 Sep 2020 OET speaking session
| PATIENT. Role play. SETTING Hospital outpatient Clinic |
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| You are 52 years old and have been given information about the transoesophageal echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart using four small cameras going down the throat) that you are going to have next week. Task: •When asked, say that you have never had an echocardiogram before and are feeling quite nervous. •Ask if there is anything you should do before you have the procedure. •Say that you hope you feel okay afterwards as you are planning to go out with friends. •When asked, say that you have arranged for a friend to come with you and she’ll stay with you afterwards too. Also, mention that you don’t want to have to wait for long for the results. •Say that the information provided is clear, but you will be glad once the procedure is over. |
| NURSE. Role play. SETTING Hospital outpatient Clinic |
| You are giving a 52-year-old patient information about a transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) he/she is going to have next week. TASK: •Confirm the patient is scheduled to have a transoesophageal echocardiogram. Find out if the patient has had one before. • Explain the function of transoesophageal echocardiogram (e g. provide detailed images, check structure of heart, analyse blood flow, enable planning of surgery/treatment, etc.) • Outline pre- TOE requirements (e.g., avoid food/drink 6 hours before. etc. Describe preparation at the hospital (e.g.,anaesthetic spray, light sedation, mouth-guard etc) •Advise patient about the after-effects e.g., possible discomfort/soreness drowsiness, etc) • Outline post-procedure steps (pre-discharge: observation period; post-discharge accompanied, no driving for 24 hours, etc.). Find out if the patient has someone to support him/her post-discharge •Give information about results [scan analysed. probably 1-2 weeks, subsequent follow-up appointment with GP). |