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B2.43 - Specialised doctors
B2.43 - Specialised doctors
B2.43 - Specialised doctors

B2.43 - Specialised doctors - Exercises

Médecins spécialistes

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match each word with its definition.

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Établir un diagnostic: Il faut identifier la cause probable à partir des symptômes et des examens. (Make a diagnosis: You must identify the likely cause based on the symptoms and tests.)
Faire une prise de sang: Il faut prélever du sang pour vérifier des marqueurs ou une infection. (Have a blood test: You must take a blood sample to check markers or an infection.)
Une inflammation: Il y a une zone rouge, chaude et douloureuse, souvent enflée. (Inflammation: There is a red, warm, and painful area, often swollen.)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Accès aux spécialistes : mise à jour du parcours de soins

Fill in the gaps: prise de sang, évanouissement, spécialistes, neurologue, ophtalmologiste, établir

(Access to specialists: update to the care pathway)

Depuis le 1er juillet, notre centre de santé rappelle que l’accès à certains se fait par le médecin traitant, sauf urgence ou suivi déjà engagé. Il faut préparer le motif de consultation et la liste des traitements en cours afin d’ un premier avis. Il y a des créneaux libérés chaque matin en ligne, mais les délais varient selon la spécialité.

En cas de douleur thoracique, d’ ou de palpitations, une orientation en cardiologie peut être décidée le jour même. Pour une migraine inhabituelle ou des troubles de la vision, le généraliste peut demander un avis de ou d’ . Si une inflammation cutanée persiste, un dermatologue est indiqué. Certains examens, comme une , ont déjà été faits au cabinet pour accélérer le diagnostic.
Since July 1, our health center reminds you that access to certain specialists is through the primary care physician, except in emergencies or when follow-up is already under way. You must prepare the reason for the consultation and the list of ongoing treatments in order to establish an initial opinion. Appointment slots are released online every morning, but waiting times vary depending on the specialty.

In the event of chest pain, fainting, or palpitations, a referral to cardiology can be decided the same day. For an unusual migraine or vision problems, the general practitioner may request an opinion from a neurologist or an ophthalmologist. If a skin inflammation persists, a dermatologist is recommended. Some tests, such as a blood test, have already been done at the practice to speed up the diagnosis.

  1. Que faut-il préparer avant la consultation et quels signes justifient une orientation immédiate vers un spécialiste ?

    (What must be prepared before the consultation and what signs justify an immediate referral to a specialist?)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(For the past two weeks, I’ve had migraines and several episodes of mild fainting at work. My primary care doctor took my pulse and referred me to a neurologist to make a diagnosis. The neurologist thinks it could be related to stress, but he first wants to do a blood test and an MRI. Since I also have palpitations and a big slump at the end of the day, he advised me to make an appointment with a cardiologist. Next week, I’m also seeing a dermatologist for an inflammation that isn’t going away despite a cream.)
True False

(The general practitioner carried out an initial examination and referred the patient to a specialist to understand her discomfort.)

(The neurologist states that the symptoms are solely due to stress and does not request any additional tests.)

(In addition to neurological follow-up, the patient must see a cardiologist because of palpitations and severe fatigue at the end of the day.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. Aux urgences, il ___ faire une prise de sang avant de contacter le cardiologue.

(In the emergency room, it ___ necessary to do a blood test before contacting the cardiologist.)

2. Il semble que le neurologue ___ établi un diagnostic après l’évanouissement.

(It seems that the neurologist ___ made a diagnosis after the fainting spell.)

3. À la consultation, la dermatologue ___ l’examen de la peau et a noté une inflammation.

(At the appointment, the dermatologist ___ the skin examination and noted inflammation.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Appel au cabinet du cardiologue

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Il faut que je prenne rendez-vous chez un spécialiste. / Il y a des symptômes qui reviennent depuis... / Mon médecin traitant m’a proposé de faire une prise de sang pour établir un diagnostic.

  1. Vous avez depuis quelques semaines des palpitations et vous vous essoufflez à l’effort : comment décririez-vous vos symptômes et votre antécédent médical à votre médecin traitant ?
    You have had palpitations for a few weeks and you get short of breath with exertion: how would you describe your symptoms and your medical history to your primary care physician?

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  2. Votre généraliste vous a orienté vers un cardiologue ou un pneumologue — comment organisez-vous l’accès aux soins en France et quels examens pensez-vous qu’il faut faire avant la consultation ?
    Your general practitioner referred you to a cardiologist or a pulmonologist — how do you arrange access to healthcare in France and which tests do you think need to be done before the appointment?

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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Objet : Votre demande de rendez-vous - cabinet de cardiologie Dr Lefèvre

Bonjour,

Nous avons bien reçu votre demande via Doctolib. Avant de confirmer un créneau, le Dr Lefèvre vous remercie de préciser :

  • vos symptômes (douleur, essoufflement, évanouissement, palpitations) et depuis quand
  • si votre médecin traitant vous a déjà vu et s'il y a eu des examens (ECG, prise de sang)
  • vos contraintes (urgence, déplacements)

Il y a actuellement 6 semaines de délai. Merci de répondre à ce mail en indiquant vos disponibilités.

Cordialement,
Sophie Martin
Secrétariat médical

Subject: Your appointment request - Dr Lefèvre cardiology practice

Hello,

We have received your request via Doctolib. Before confirming a time slot, Dr Lefèvre asks you to specify:

  • your symptoms (pain, shortness of breath, fainting, palpitations) and since when
  • whether your primary care doctor has already seen you and whether there have been any tests (ECG, blood test)
  • your constraints (urgency, travel)

There is currently a 6-week wait. Please reply to this email indicating your availability.

Kind regards,
Sophie Martin
Medical secretariat

Useful phrases:

  1. Il y a environ … semaines/mois que je ressens …

    (It’s been about … weeks/months that I’ve been experiencing …)

  2. Il semble que …, c'est pourquoi mon médecin traitant m'a conseillé de consulter un spécialiste.

    (It seems that …, which is why my primary care doctor advised me to see a specialist.)

  3. Il vaut mieux me proposer un rendez-vous …, car …

    (It’s better to offer me an appointment …, because …)

Bonjour Madame Martin,

Merci pour votre message. Il y a environ trois semaines que je ressens des palpitations et un essoufflement à l'effort, surtout en montant les escaliers. J'ai aussi eu un coup de barre inhabituel et un épisode de malaise avec début d'évanouissement, sans chute ni blessure.

Mon médecin traitant m'a reçu lundi : il a pris mon pouls et demandé une prise de sang (résultats attendus demain). L'ECG réalisé au cabinet était globalement rassurant, mais il préfère un avis spécialisé et un bilan plus complet.

Je suis disponible en semaine après 17h et le mercredi matin. Si un créneau se libère plus tôt, vous pouvez me joindre au [téléphone].

Cordialement,
[Prénom Nom]
Hello Ms Martin,

Thank you for your message. It’s been about three weeks that I’ve been experiencing palpitations and shortness of breath on exertion, especially when climbing the stairs. I have also had an unusual bout of fatigue and an episode of feeling unwell with the onset of fainting, without falling or injury.

My primary care doctor saw me on Monday: he took my pulse and ordered a blood test (results expected tomorrow). The ECG done at the office was generally reassuring, but he would prefer a specialist opinion and a more complete work-up.

I am available on weekdays after 5 p.m. and on Wednesday morning. If a slot becomes available earlier, you can reach me at [phone].

Kind regards,
[First name Last name]