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Rédaction de comptes rendus d'hospitalisation en anglais

Fiche de révision · Anglais médical · P2

L'essentiel du cours

  1. Chapitre 1 : Structure d'un compte rendu d'hospitalisation

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

  2. Chapitre 2 : Vocabulaire médical clé

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

  3. Chapitre 3 : Grammaire et style

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

  4. Chapitre 4 : Rédaction pas à pas

    Always include follow-up plan and medications on discharge.

Teste-toi · 8 questions

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

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

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    Réponse : presented

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

  3. 3.In medical reports, which voice is preferred?

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    Réponse : Passive voice

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

  4. 4.What does 'HPI' stand for?

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    Réponse : History of Present Illness

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

  5. 5.Which linking word shows consequence?

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    Réponse : Therefore

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

  6. 6.He was discharged ___ oral antibiotics.

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    Réponse : on

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

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

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    Réponse : PMH

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

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

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    Réponse : Follow-up plan and medications

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