Health Professionals and Lucy Letby

• Medisch Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Health Professionals

You're going to learn the words:

• consultant 
• general practitioner
• nurse
• social worker

and their daily tasks.

Amira

I see many different patients every day, from babies to older adults. People visit me when they feel sick or need a check-up. I listen to their problems, ask questions, and examine them. If needed, I prescribe medicine or refer patients to a specialist. I also give advice on how to stay healthy. Sometimes, I visit people at home if they cannot come to me. 

Amira is a...

1. Consultant
2. Nurse
3. General Practitioner
4. Social worker

A GP...

1. prescribes medication
2. works in a hospital
3. assists consultants
4. refers to specialists

Adam

I work at a hospital. I talk to patients about their health problems and find the best way to help them. I do special tests to diagnose health problems. I also work with other medical staff to make treatment plans. People come to me when they need expert advice on serious health issues. I explain the options and help them make decisions. I also teach medical professionals. 

Adam is a ....

1. Consultant
2. General Practitioner
3. Nurse
4. Social worker

A consultant...

1. makes treatment plans
2. washes patients
3. diagnoses medical conditions
4. dresses wounds

Daniel

I help people that have difficulties with money, family, or housing. Others have health problems or suffer with depression, anxiety or addiction. I listen and help find solutions. Sometimes, I talk to other professionals to get extra support for my clients. I also help people fill out forms or understand important information. It's not always easy, but I like making a difference in their lives.

Daniel is a...

1. Nurse
2. Consultant
3. Pharmacist
4. Social worker

Social workers...

1. protect youth workers
2. teach adolescents
3. help solving problems
4. listen and support

Kelly

I take care of people who are sick or injured.

I check how my patients are feeling, give medicine, and help with daily tasks. 

I also wash patients or dress wounds. 

I talk to their families and explain their treatment. Sometimes, I work in a hospital, but I can also visit people at home. I work closely with doctors and other healthcare workers to make sure patients get the best care.

Kelly is a...

1. Pharmacist
2. Physician
3. Nurse
4. Paramedic

A nurse...

1. takes care of poorly patients
2. prescribes medicine
3. administers medication
4. performs ultrasounds

A ........... takes care of people that are ill or have been injured.

The ........... can diagnose patients by performing tests, such as ultrasounds.

A ...... uses bandages to dress a patient's wounds.

A .............. helps people that suffer with anxiety or addiction.

Bonus Question

General Practitioner

Social Worker

Consultant

Nurse

Your BP is a little high. I will ask your consultant to come and have a chat with you later on. In the meantime, would you like me to get you something to eat?

We need to run further tests to confirm the diagnosis, but I believe that

surgery may be the best treatment option for you.

I will prescribe some antibiotics for your infection. Please book a follow-up appointment for next week.

We can help you access financial support. You are not alone, and there are services available to assist you.

Watch & Listen

Watch the video about Lucy Letby. 

Listen to who she was and what she did.

Also think of how deaths could have been prevented.

You can write down key words while the video is playing.

What did Lucy Letby do and how could deaths have been prevented?

Which new word(s) did you learn this lesson?