Anglais médical · p2

Rédaction de comptes rendus d'hospitalisation en anglais

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Chapitre 1 — Structure d'un compte rendu d'hospitalisation

A discharge summary follows a logical order: from admission to discharge.

Chapitre 2 — Vocabulaire médical clé

Use precise verbs: 'presented with', 'underwent', 'was prescribed'.

Chapitre 3 — Grammaire et style

Prefer passive voice in medical reports: 'The patient was given...'.

Chapitre 4 — Rédaction pas à pas

Always include follow-up plan and medications on discharge.

Teste-toi

1. What is the standard order of a discharge summary?

AA. Treatment, History, Examination, Discharge plan
BB. Patient details, Chief complaint, HPI, PMH, Examination, Investigations, Treatment, Discharge plan
CC. Discharge plan first, then history
DD. Only treatment and follow-up
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. Patient details, Chief complaint, HPI, PMH, Examination, Investigations, Treatment, Discharge plan

The discharge summary follows the patient's journey from admission to discharge, so patient details and chief complaint come first, then history, examination, investigations, treatment, and finally the discharge plan.

2. Which verb is most appropriate: 'The patient ___ with chest pain.'

AA. presented
BB. admitted
CC. discharged
DD. followed
Voir la réponse

Réponse : A — A. presented

'Presented with' is the standard phrase to describe the symptom that brought the patient to hospital.

3. In medical reports, which voice is preferred?

AA. Active voice
BB. Passive voice
CC. Imperative voice
DD. Subjunctive voice
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. Passive voice

Passive voice keeps the focus on the patient and the action, e.g., 'The patient was given antibiotics'.

4. What does 'HPI' stand for?

AA. History of Present Illness
BB. Hospital Patient Information
CC. High Priority Investigation
DD. Health Plan Insurance
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Réponse : A — A. History of Present Illness

HPI is the detailed story of the current problem, from onset to admission.

5. Which linking word shows consequence?

AA. Initially
BB. Subsequently
CC. Therefore
DD. However
Voir la réponse

Réponse : C — C. Therefore

'Therefore' introduces a result or consequence; 'initially' and 'subsequently' show time, 'however' shows contrast.

6. He was discharged ___ oral antibiotics.

AA. with
BB. on
CC. by
DD. for
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. on

The correct preposition is 'on' when referring to medication: 'discharged on oral antibiotics'.

7. Which section includes the patient's past medical conditions?

AA. Chief complaint
BB. PMH
CC. Physical examination
DD. Discharge plan
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. PMH

PMH stands for Past Medical History, which lists previous illnesses, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

8. What should always be included at the end of a discharge summary?

AA. Only the diagnosis
BB. Follow-up plan and medications
CC. Only lab results
DD. Patient's family history
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. Follow-up plan and medications

A complete discharge summary must state the discharge medications and the follow-up appointment to ensure continuity of care.

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