Learn REAL ENGLISH: Going to the hospital 😷

Hopefully, you will never need to use the vocabulary you will learn in this lesson! However, accidents do happen, so it’s important to know what to expect when you go see a doctor. Whether it’s at a hospital emergency room or a walk-in clinic, the vocabulary you will learn in this lesson will help you get through the process more easily. I will teach you how to describe your symptoms to the nurse so that you can get the help you need. You will also learn medical terms, such as ‘diagnosis’, ‘IV’, ‘dressing’, ‘operating theatre’, and more.
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TRANSCRIPT
Hi. Welcome to engVid. I'm Adam. In today's video, I'm going to talk to you about going to a hospital or a clinic in an English-speaking country. Now, hopefully, you will never need to know any of the words in this video because nothing will happen to you; but life is life, things do happen, sometimes accidents happen, sometimes things occur unexpectedly, so you may need to go to a hospital or a clinic.
A hospital - big building, lots of doctors, lots of equipment. It has an emergency room or an emergency department. A clinic is more like a small doctor's office, and you can walk into... Go into a walk-in clinic, meaning you don't need an appointment. If you have something urgent and you need to speak to a doctor, then you can go here to take care of whatever it is.
Now, this is all assuming that you are ambulatory. Now, all of you know "ambulance"; an ambulance carries you to the hospital. If you are ambulatory, it means you don't need an ambulance; you can go on your own two feet. You are mobile, you can stand, you can take yourself to the doctor. Okay?
Now, I'm going to talk about this in two ways. First, I'm going to talk about the administrative aspect of going to the hospital, and then I'll talk about the medical aspect. Now, I'm assuming that if the situation is an emergency, someone will go with you. Now, it may be a friend of yours who's also not a native speaker, it may be a roommate, it may be a classmate from your English school. So, everybody should know this stuff; you may need to help somebody, somebody may need to help you. Again, hopefully not, but be prepared.
So, you're going to go into the hospital or the walk-in clinic and you're going to check in. Just like you check in at a hotel, you check in at a hospital. You will go and deal with the admitting staff. "Admitting" means they take you in; they admit you, they do all the paperwork, they get you set up or your friend set up to be taken care of. You will fill out a lot of forms; name, information, maybe medical history if that's what they need to know. If there's a situation that you've had in the past, they need to know this. You will fill out all this information, and they will start to process you. Excuse me. They will process you, and you're ready to go or your friend will be ready to go.
If you need an x-ray, they will schedule an x-ray to check if you have any broken bones anywhere in you. If you need something like an MRI or a CAT scan, where they do a full body diagnosis and look inside, that's not going to happen at the emergency room because there's always a line up for that. That's not emergency services; if you need it, they will schedule it for a week later-if you're lucky-a month later, etc.
Now, it's very important, if you're going to travel overseas, that you have insurance. This is something that you pay for that, if anything happens, all your medical expenses are given back to you. But check your policy. Your policy is the insurance that you signed for; that you paid for. It has all the different rules, it has all the different conditions - make sure you understand these very clearly because it happens often that somebody comes to Canada, or to the US, or to another country, they need to go to the hospital and then they get a bill. The hospital says: "Okay, here. You owe us $5,000."
Medical expenses can be very, very high, so you may have to pay upfront, meaning you have to pay at the hospital at the time for anything that they do to you. If you have to go to surgery, you may have to pay $50,000 or whatever the situation. So, be prepared to be able to pay upfront. Now, if you think: "Well, that's what insurance is for. Insurance will pay for all this stuff." Some policies, yes, will pay the hospital directly; some will not. Some will reimburse you. You will be reimbursed when you go home and fill out all the paperwork in your home country. So make sure you understand what's going on. If you get to the hospital and you don't have a credit card with you, you might be in some serious trouble; they might not let you leave the hospital until somebody comes and pays for you. Okay? So, this is all the administrative stuff. Now let's look at what actually happens, medically speaking; doctors, nurses, etc.[…]

[@MAGROLA43]

Hi, Adam! I’m a doctor and I worked at the UN and had to consult in many languages, but basically in English and French! Surely you approach in this post the most important dialogues between the doctor and his patient! This is a crucial issue in order to have a good mutual understanding, avoiding in this way a misunderstood dialogue that can lead to serious errors in the treatment! Congrats and make sure you are contributing a lot to the relationship between doctor and patient in this world! Best wishes,

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[@matthewmoon4679]

oops he didn’t say any about this point you are saying you must be confused thanks

[@MAGROLA43]

@@powerofroses1670 really I didn’t understand Your issue

[@noname-tc2do]

Just love your teaching method. I get motivated to learn more and more each day by watching your video clips. Thanks indeed ❤️

[@IvanIvanov-yg3ml]

Thank you Adam. Real life English is a very helpful learning course, even in a classroom. Especially with your visualizing way of explanation of words' meaning. Great.

[@renataalbuquerque9762]

Really helpful lesson! It showed us an important vocabulary to use in that moment we are nervous and confused.

[@mohammedadam664]

thank you very mch Adam four good performances and that's helpful appreciate

[@Lonewolf92000]

Adam you’re the best teacher ever I can really understand you just the way you explain stuff thanks.

[@anilpasupuleti769]

I,ve. Never seen this type of English classes 😎 Thanks Adam

[@moonl1905]

Hi Adam, I had to go to emergency & was admitted to the hospital last week. I must say this video is very practical & helpful. Thank you so much for creating this video...And also how you organized these info and your teaching method is just fabulous. Thank you.

[@MYTHOMINHTRAN]

An English teacher who is teaching with all his heart. Thumb up!

[@heidivarga1127]

Bravo teacher explain You good good health i wish You God helps you

[@chautran2805]

thanks Adam so much. God bless you

[@Naubar]

thank you for sharing the lesson, it is very useful

[@levirocha1605]

I'm Brazillian and I'm in nursing college. A just want to say that your video is perfect... Learning a new language is a lot more fun when these practical everyday subjects are used...

[@jie-yiyao7708]

This class is really helpful. Thanks a lot, teacher!!!!

[@viviana-7569]

Thank you so much Adam! Very useful. A very warm hug from Bs As, Argentina🙋‍♀️☺😘

[@MyLittleEnglishPage]

Fantastic video lesson! There is nothing worse than being in a foreign country and not being able to explain symptoms, describe pain or even understand what the doctor prescribes. This lesson is particularly useful 👌👌 Keep up the good work 😉👏

[@edgarlopez-gw2ro]

Interesante class Adam, you're the best teacher. I love all your vids.

[@paulamachado6274]

I'm from brazil, I'm just here to say your videos are the absolute best! Also, Brazilians, defend and support our health system!!!! It's free, it's qualified, it's important, it saves lives. Defenda o SUS. ❤

[@videosdomomento17]

Man, your classes are nice to watch, they're relaxing.

[@minativishwakarma3985]

So sweet of you, Adam!!!!😍 You're being so realistic!!!

[@Mrkordo]

Thanks Adam you’re a good teacher 👨‍🏫

[@gracyvuna7848]

Hi Adam. You are widening my knowledge of english every time I watch a video of you. Thanks !!!

[@miroslavatovarviramontes9912]

Thank you, Adam, I want to work in the US as an MD, I am Mexican, I am learning a lot with your videos!!

[@rosaneguimaraes2649]

Hi teacher Adam. I'm from Brazil and I'm loving your explanations. You're very didactic. Thanks for the lessons.

[@egotismo]

Me too!

[@andersonviana3916]

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[@gleidson105]

So what is everything going on in your city? This quarantine is freaking me out . I hope everything be alright in Brazil especially in Rio

[@lavaose3733]

Hello teacher Adam l'm lava .. kurdish people from Syria .. I love learning English with you

[@Jesbel3]

Thank you Adam. Your explanation is great!

[@chorwaihui7882]

Thank you so much, Adam! I really learned a lot from you!

[@lesangdejesus9014]

Good lesson I'm a medical assistant and I learned a lot cuz I live in the United States, I just came two years ago. Thanks Sir

[@mktabitha9636]

Can you give me some idea how to work there for the first time in USA lik in hospital

[@jacquespare5863]

Medical history is so important

[@user-mi7io7fv1q]

Simply the best teacher on youtube!

[@QQ-re1ix]

I've just started watching your KZbin videos and they are very helpful and clear! I will definetly come and visit you again soon and it would be great if I can prepare for my successful Canada working holiday for next year. Thank you so much for your contents : )

[@nadiajda5693]

Hi Adam, your videos are better any English Classes, and help people like me a lot since I have to work and have no chance to go to ESL class, please don't stop making these videos, thank you!!!!!

[@danieldasilva302]

Adam, thank you! This lesson's so useful.

[@catherinecollon9545]

Thank you for this clear presentation. I shall be sure to forward it to several of my students who are health professionals.

[@razanKSA]

I wish teachers in my college were like you , my life would be much eazier

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@@easylearningwithnadia7282 I would love to

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Same here

[@irinkauzinchonok1458]

Adam, thanks! I wish you good health!

[@qiumeizheng2112]

I love Adam’s English，I learned alot frome him.

[@fabiantorres5590]

Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate all your videos. They have much information for many people.

[@bjnhannguyen7301]

Thank you Adam 👍😊

[@mohamediego]

Thank you! I'm going to work in a hospital and this simulation is valuable to me.

[@terttualavuokila8441]

This is the most useful lesson for me. Many thanks Adam.

[@rosamariaaguilar5159]

Very very useful and important information, thank you so much.

[@andreamarino85]

Excellent! I'll be waiting for the next lesson.

[@rehabalsaleh166]

Thank you Adam! Go ahead!

[@user-lf5wg1sg6o]

Hi Adam. I am from Kyrgyzstan. You explain very well, and you have very deep knowledge of medicine. Thank you for your effort!

[@abcerion]

Thank you! Adam!

[@juanantonio301]

Adam, you're awesome... Thanks a lot!!!

[@jacquespare5863]

Bravo 👍 it’s so important for the people who have never try to be independent 🙏

[@SAMM-wr8md]

Thank you so much teacher Super fan from yemen 🤗

[@moacyrjetpilot]

Great, a must see for every traveller! Congrats, from Brazil!🍾😃🇧🇷

[@akhmet274]

Hi Adam! You the man, please shoot more lessons.

[@moulmour]

Hi teacher nice to see you and thanks for that!

[@andersonbessa9044]

That was very helpful. Thanks!

[@walkslyricsandmore]

Very useful. Thanks!

[@ellatramp1570]

Hi Adam, thank you very much, because you are trying a lot for me... I enjoy your lessons....

[@porchee6279]

Really love the way you teach :) It is really useful for me!

[@fbenk5081]

Thanks a lot for this valuable vocabulary , you always creative .

[@heidivarga1127]

Thanks for advice

[@hasna.s7098]

you are amazing. All your teaching is very useful. I have learnt a lot from your videos. You are doing a great job!!!

[@junhyeokjeon815]

Adam, the greatest teacher

[@FBGFC]

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[@soledadearcoverde3223]

I thank you Adam.

[@calistatv_myday]

your teaching skill is so amazing. we can learn a lot~♡

[@marianaalvarez9517]

Oh I was actually waiting for this video

[@TheLittlesunshine95]

Useful video! Thank you!

[@mohitpal1656]

Sharpness! thanks to you

[@ABDA93]

I really wanna thank you so much, because there were some new terms I needed to know it

[@swanblack4411]

Thank you so much! Doesn't the expression 'rush you to operating theater' need an article?

[@BiLearning]

Hi Adam, as usual, very important vocabulary, long time following you, as an English teacher here in Nicaragua, your videos have been very helpful.

[@arismarmarin1311]

Helpful for me as well

[@FernandoGarcia-sl2zr]

Very good lesson from Adam

[@wellwisher4961]

You are good hearted person 🌹.

[@bafrali55333]

Thank you my teacher.👍

[@sajadsaifi1179]

WAS AN INTERESTING LESSON AGAIN FROM ADAM, THANK U

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[@DK-xu3du]

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[@sofiyak2787]

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[@valentine.bosibori]

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[@Kishuk628]

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[@marietareel6279]

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[@user-uh8zj1nf4i]

Thank you very much!!!

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Great lesson!!

[@DAKL7]

It's useful. Thank you.

[@noname-tc2do]

Could you make a video on how to get prepared for IELTS band 8, introduce books, web sites and explain how many hours a day I should study to achieve that score?

[@selamneana6036]

Helpfull lesson thank u Adam.

[@marcusacp]

Great teacher. Marcus from brazil. Excellent methodology

[@aminalhillo8266]

Dear Adam, Could you please help in explaining the usage and meaning of (within)?

[@Joe-ip2ky]

Thanks for the vid, useful !!

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[@lorenzodomingoortiz2160]

Wow Man, your videos are very helpfully, I'm currently worwing as an interpreter in a hospital, so all the vocabulary is used about health system, is so diferent than speaking a normal conversation, so thank you very much to have created this chanel, I'm already suscribed

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This is so good thank you

[@balasenk]

very informative, sometimes I felt how to pronounce words properly especially while in English speaking country, this video helps like a pro.

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Thanks: Really helpful lesson!,