Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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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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Guía breve para familias: cuidados al final de la vida
Fill in the gaps: cuidados paliativos, apoyo emocional, voluntad anticipada, duelo, aliviar, acompañar
(Brief guide for families: end-of-life care)
En la unidad de del hospital, el equipo informa a las familias: el objetivo es el dolor y al paciente. Si la persona lo desea, se puede hablar de su para dejar por escrito sus decisiones. El también está disponible para la familia.
En caso de fallecimiento, el centro ofrece información sobre el y contactos de ayuda. Se respetan ritos religiosos y creencias culturales, y la familia puede pedir un espacio tranquilo. Si necesita expresar condolencias, se recomienda usar un tono sencillo y cercano.In the hospital’s palliative care unit, the team informs families: the goal is to relieve pain and support the patient. If the person wishes, their advance directive can be discussed so that their decisions are put in writing. Emotional support is also available for the family.
In the event of death, the center offers information about bereavement and support contacts. Religious rites and cultural beliefs are respected, and the family can request a quiet space. If you need to express condolences, it is recommended to use a simple and warm tone.
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¿Qué servicios ofrece el hospital a la familia y cómo se respetan las diferencias culturales o religiosas? Explica con tus palabras.
(What services does the hospital offer to the family and how are cultural or religious differences respected? Explain in your own words.)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The person talks with the patient's family and explains options to control pain.) |
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(According to the text, the patient wants religious rites at the end of his life.) |
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(The professional offers emotional support in addition to talking about medical topics.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Si tu madre no quiere más tratamientos, podemos ___ su decisión y hablar del cuidado paliativo.
(If your mother doesn't want any more treatments, we can ___ her decision and talk about palliative care.)2. En el hospicio, el equipo ___ a la familia durante el duelo.
(In hospice, the team ___ the family during mourning.)3. Lo siento mucho por tu pérdida, te ___ mi apoyo emocional.
(I'm very sorry for your loss, I ___ you my emotional support.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)
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Useful expressions:
Me gustaría saber si prefiere recibir cuidados en casa o en el hospital. / Creo que debemos respetar su voluntad anticipada. / Lo siento mucho, estoy aquí para apoyarte.
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Un familiar está en el hospital y el médico menciona cuidados paliativos: ¿qué te gustaría saber y qué decisión de la persona respetarías?
A family member is in the hospital and the doctor mentions palliative care: what would you like to know and what decision of the person would you respect?
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Un compañero de trabajo ha perdido a un familiar: ¿qué le dirías para expresar tus condolencias y ofrecer apoyo emocional?
A coworker has lost a family member: what would you say to express your condolences and offer emotional support?
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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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Hola, ¿qué tal? Soy Marta.
Te escribo porque mi abuela está muy mal y está en cuidados paliativos en el hospital. Los médicos dicen que lo más importante es el alivio del dolor y que ella quiere estar tranquila. Mi madre y yo estamos muy cansadas.
Este fin de semana vamos a ir a verla. ¿Te gustaría venir un rato? Si no puedes, también me sirve que me llames. En mi familia hacemos una oración, pero entiendo que cada persona tiene sus creencias.
Hi, how are you? It’s Marta.
I’m writing because my grandmother is doing very badly and she is in palliative care in the hospital. The doctors say that the most important thing is pain relief and that she wants to be calm. My mother and I are very tired.
This weekend we’re going to go see her. Would you like to come for a little while? If you can’t, it would also help if you call me. In my family we say a prayer, but I understand that each person has their own beliefs.
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Siento mucho lo de tu abuela y cómo estáis.
(I’m very sorry about your grandmother and how you’re doing.)
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Si quieres, puedo... / ¿Quieres que...?
(If you want, I can... / Would you like me to...?)
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Respeto lo que ella quiere y vuestras creencias.
(I respect what she wants and your beliefs.)
El sábado por la tarde puedo ir un rato al hospital, si os viene bien. Puedo acompañaros y ayudar con lo que necesitéis. Si preferís estar solos, lo entiendo y lo respeto.
También puedo llamarte esta noche para hablar. Mucho ánimo para ti y tu familia.
Hi Marta, I’m so sorry. Thanks for letting me know.
On Saturday afternoon I can go to the hospital for a little while, if that works for you. I can accompany you and help with whatever you need. If you’d rather be alone, I understand and I respect that.
I can also call you tonight to talk. Lots of strength to you and your family.