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A stitch in time saves nine

The above idiom means that taking precautions can avoid problems later. It could be applied to many situations, including looking after your health

Outcomes

During this session, you will: 1. Discuss your expectations of health services 2. Check understanding of a video of a visit to a health centre 3. Use vocabulary related to illness 4. Role play offering and receiving sympathy and advice Scene setting Watch the beginning of a film about a student visiting the University Health Centre. Play “The Appointment” until after the doctor calls “Agne Stopenkute” and then pause the video. Play “The Appointment” video. What time is her appointment? What is her date of birth? What is her name? 17.20 Wednesday January 19th 6 July 1984 Agne Stopenkute (This is not spelt so an approximation is acceptable.)

Discussion

This is an opportunity for students to discuss their familiarity with the health service and their expectations of it. Point out that it is considered good practice in the UK for doctors to have a “holistic” approach. They should take into account a patient’s feelings about their health condition and how it relates to their wider life. Ask how this corresponds with learners’ experience in the UK or their own countries.

Divide into two groups and then report back to the class. How do you feel about a visit to the doctor? Which of the statements below reflect your feelings? Can you add any more statements? I do not want to hear bad news. Medical professionals are there to help me. Maybe I am wasting the doctor’s time. I have a right to health care. I do not understand the system.

What would you expect to happen? The doctor will find out what is wrong with me and decide what to do about it. The doctor will discuss with me possible explanations for my condition and negotiate a plan of action. The doctor will write a prescription and get rid of me as soon as possible.

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