role play SCENARIO
Ask a patient about previous medication
The patient took some medication last week. There is mixed information about what the patient has already taken. You need to find out the details. As you ask the questions, keep a note of anything that you are told.
You need to ask TEN questions. . .
1. How many pills the patient took last week
“How many. . .?”
2. If a doctor prescribed this medication
“Did a doctor. . .?”
3. When the patient started taking the medication
“When did. . .?”
4. How many pills the patient had when she started the treatment
“How many. . .?”
5. If the patient took the pills every day
“Did you. . .?”
6. When the patient ran out of medication
“When did. . .?”
7. If the patient noticed any side effects
“Did you. . .?”
8. If the patient took the pills after eating
“Did you. . .?”
9. If the patient took the pills with water
“Did you. . .?”
10. If the patient kept the package
“Did you. . .?”
The ‘Past Simple’ tense
This is used to refer to actions that were completed in a time period before the present time.
Before this conversation, prepare your questions before you begin to speak. Try to say each sentence using the correct tense. The rules are not optional!
When you make a record of the responses, also use the Past Simple tense.
Noun: ‘pill’
A small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed whole.
Thai: ยาเม็ด
Verb: ‘to notice’
To perceive or become aware of something.
Thai: สังเกต
Noun: ‘side effects’
Effect of a drug that is in addition to its intended effect, especially if harmful.
Thai: ผลข้างเคียง
Noun: ‘side effects’
Effect of a drug that is in addition to its intended effect, especially if harmful.
Thai: ผลข้างเคียง
Verb: ‘to keep’
To continue to have something in your possession.
Thai: ที่จะเก็บ
Noun: ‘package’
Materials in which objects are wrapped before being sold.
Thai: บรรจุภัณฑ์