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The Medical English Podcast

Welcome to The Medical English Podcast, designed to help healthcare professionals sharpen their English language skills. Hosted by Dr. Heidi, this podcast delves into vital medical terminology, common phrases, and specialised language across diverse healthcare settings. From patient consultations to medical conferences, we break down complex jargon, share real-life scenarios, and offer practical tips to elevate your language proficiency. Tune in and elevate your professional communication with The

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00:11:03

Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness | Medical English...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a consultation with James, a patient with a spreading rash and flu-like symptoms after a recent bushwalk, as his doctor works through the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.You'll learn how to:Use key vocabulary including "tick bite," "erythema migrans," "flu-like symptoms," "antibiotic," and "Lyme serology"Take a history that identifies outdoor exposure and tick contact as a key

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00:10:43

Psoriasis and Its Common Symptoms | Medical English...

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2026/09/27

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a consultation with Rachel, a patient with worsening scaly patches on her elbows and knees, as her doctor explains psoriasis, its triggers, and the step-up approach to treatment.You'll learn how to: • Use key vocabulary including "plaques," "flare-up," "topical treatment," "biologic," and "autoimmune" • Take a history that identifies common flare-up triggers like stress, illness, and skin

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00:07:48

Off My Food, Shivery, Sweaty and Clammy | Medical...

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2026/09/23

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we translate three everyday patient expressions — off my food, shivery, and sweaty and clammy — into the correct clinical documentation, so nothing important gets lost between what a patient says and what you write.You'll learn how to: • Recognise "off my food" as reduced appetite, not necessarily nausea, and document it as "decreased oral intake" • Use "shivery" for cold trembling before a fever, while reserving

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00:07:07

Discussing Pulmonary Fibrosis | Medical English...

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2026/09/20

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease, with a focus on the precise English vocabulary you need to explain it clearly to both colleagues and patients.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "idiopathic," "fibrosis," "alveoli," "exacerbation," and "interstitial" with clinical confidence• Explain how thickened, scarred lung tissue makes oxygen transfer harder over

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00:11:25

Hepatitis and Liver Inflammation | Medical English...

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2026/09/16

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a consultation with David, a patient presenting with fatigue and yellowing eyes, as his doctor works through a differential between hepatitis A, B, and C based on his travel and tattoo history.You'll learn how to: • Use key vocabulary including "jaundice," "liver function tests (LFTs)," "transmission," "antiviral treatment," and "cirrhosis" • Take a history that identifies risk factors for

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00:08:06

Rundown, Under the Weather, Wiped Out | Medical...

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2026/09/13

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we map out the everyday spectrum of fatigue — from mild to severe — through three expressions patients and colleagues use constantly: rundown, under the weather, and wiped out.You'll learn how to: • Use "rundown" correctly as an adjective, not a verb ("I'm rundown," not "I'm running down") • Recognise "under the weather" as mild, short-term unwellness with no specific diagnosis • Reserve "wiped

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00:07:08

Gastrointestinal (GI) Exams | Medical English Podcast...

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2026/09/09

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into endoscopy and colonoscopy — two procedures patients often find intimidating — with a focus on explaining them clearly so patients can safely prepare and consent.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "endoscopy," "colonoscopy," "sedation," "biopsy," and "polyp" with clinical confidence • Explain fasting and bowel preparation instructions in a way that avoids dangerous

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00:10:16

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) | Medical English...

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2026/09/06

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a consultation with Sophie, a teenage patient, and her mum, Karen, as they describe classic UTI symptoms and work through diagnosis and treatment together.You'll learn how to: • Use key vocabulary including "dysuria," "urinary frequency and urgency," "cloudy or foul-smelling urine," "midstream urine sample (MSU)," and "a course of antibiotics" • Take a clear symptom history from both a

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00:08:42

Blacked Out, Fainted, Not Quite Right, Out of It |...

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2026/08/30

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we tackle four expressions patients use every day to describe altered consciousness and vague symptoms — and why treating them as interchangeable is a mistake that can affect your clinical notes and your diagnosis.You'll learn how to: • Distinguish "blacked out" (a memory gap or possible syncope) from "fainted" (a true collapse with loss of consciousness) • Translate a patient's spoken report of blacking out into correct

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00:08:07

Communicating Clearly About Vitamin D | Medical...

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2026/08/23

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we break down vitamin D deficiency — one of the most common findings in clinical practice — with a focus on explaining it to patients without reaching for intimidating jargon.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "deficiency," "osteoporosis," "supplement," "hypercalcemia," and "rickets" with confidence • Explain how vitamin D deficiency shows up differently across children, adults, and older

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00:11:31

Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation | Medical...

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2026/08/16

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a real consultation with Mark, a patient with a twenty pack-year smoking history, as he works with his doctor to try quitting again — this time with the right support in place.You'll learn how to: • Use key vocabulary including "nicotine withdrawal," "cravings," "nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)," "cold turkey," and "relapse" • Discuss withdrawal symptoms like irritability, difficulty

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00:06:03

Lightheaded, Seeing Stars, and Spinning | Medical...

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2026/08/09

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we untangle three patient-reported symptoms that sound similar but mean very different things clinically: lightheaded, seeing stars, and spinning. Getting these right matters — the wrong word can point you toward the wrong diagnosis.You'll learn how to: • Distinguish a woozy, pre-syncope "lightheaded" feeling from true rotational vertigo • Use "seeing stars" correctly for brief, momentary flashes of light — and know when

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00:08:45

Thyroid Disorders and Patient Communication | Medical...

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2026/08/05

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism — two of the most common endocrine conditions you'll encounter on the ward — with a focus on translating clinical terminology into language your patients will actually understand.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "hyperthyroidism," "hypothyroidism," "goiter," "palpitations," and "autoimmune" with natural clinical rhythm • Explain

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00:04:47

Cluster Headaches and Patient Communication | Medical...

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2026/05/06

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into cluster headaches — one of the most painful conditions in medicine — with a focus on how to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients who are in the middle of a severe attack. When a patient is terrified and in agony, the right words are the first dose of medicine.You'll learn how to: • Replace clinical jargon with simple, patient-friendly language that de-escalates panic and builds immediate trust • Explain

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00:04:49

Run down, pins and needles, and numb | Medical...

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2026/05/03

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we tackle one of the most practical challenges for healthcare professionals: how to translate what patients are actually saying into precise clinical language — and how to document it correctly. Bridging this gap is essential for accurate records, professional communication, and confident clinical practice.You'll learn how to: • Recognise and translate three key patient phrases — "run down," "pins and needles," and "numb" — into their correct clinical

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00:05:56

Bruising and Bleeding Explained | Medical English |...

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2026/04/29

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into the everyday but surprisingly complex world of bruising and bleeding. Our focus isn't just the clinical facts — it's on how to explain these concepts clearly and confidently to English-speaking patients, without sounding like a medical textbook.You'll learn how to: • Use the plumber analogy to explain how the body's clotting system works in simple, memorable terms • Describe the different types of bruising —

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00:07:42

Hearing Test | Medical English Podcast (S4E29)

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2026/04/26

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we tackle an important and often overlooked area of clinical communication: how to talk to patients about hearing tests. Getting this right matters — hearing loss affects quality of life, safety, and family connection, and clear communication is the first step to helping patients understand and engage with their care.You'll learn how to: • Explain what a hearing test is and why it matters, in language patients can easily understand • Use five key

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00:09:05

Nasal Fractures (Broken Nose) | Medical English...

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2026/04/22

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we explore clear and patient-friendly language for managing and explaining nasal fractures (broken nose). Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down key vocabulary and natural expressions used in emergency and ENT consultations:• Nasal fracture – The precise medical term for a broken nose • Deviation & realignment (reduction) – How to describe a crooked nose and the straightening procedure •

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00:06:28

Monitor Closely, Rule Out & Run Tests | Medical...

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2026/04/20

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we focus on three powerful clinical phrases that doctors and nurses use every day to communicate clearly, professionally, and reassuringly with patients and colleagues. Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down these essential expressions that will help you sound natural and confident in high-pressure situations:• Monitor closely – Careful observation language for unstable, post-op, or borderline

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00:05:33

Everyday English for Healthcare Professionals: Book...

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2026/04/15

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we focus on the small but powerful phrases that make a huge difference in patient communication. Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down three commonly used expressions that will help you build rapport, sound natural, and manage patient expectations with ease:• Book in – Friendly and efficient language for scheduling appointments• Pop in – Approachable phrasing for short or informal visits• See how

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