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Unit 8 Keeping Healthy and Seeing a Doctor
contents Medical instructions ● and doctor's prescription
contents • Medical instructions • and doctor’s prescription
Lead-in Warm-up 1.What are medical instructions intended for? 2.Do you always read medical instructions carefully before taking a medicine?Why or why not? Natural Medicine Instructions for Patients
2. Do you always read medical instructions carefully before taking a medicine? Why or why not? 1. What are medical instructions intended for? Lead-in Warm-up
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis The format and the language used in medical instructions: The language used in medical instructions is expected to be as straightforward as possible.Short and simple sentences are preferred.Everyday words are used in order not to confuse. people
The format and the language used in medical instructions: The language used in medical instructions is expected to be as straightforward as possible. Short and simple sentences are preferred. Everyday words are used in order not to confuse people. Sample analysis Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis The sentences used in writing medical instructions: 1.Keep out of reach of children. 2.Store in a cool,dry place. 3.The usual dose is 2-3 tablets twice daily
The sentences used in writing medical instructions: 1. Keep out of reach of children. 2. Store in a cool, dry place. 3. The usual dose is 2-3 tablets twice daily. Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription Sample analysis
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis 4.If your symptoms persist,stop taking the medicine. 5.If the injection causes ce soreness or irritation,apply ice for 15 minutes every four to six hours
4. If your symptoms persist, stop taking the medicine. 5. If the injection causes soreness or irritation, apply ice for 15 minutes every four to six hours. Sample analysis Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis 6.Apply drops in both eyes in the morning and at night. 7.Take two tablets 3 times a day after meals
6. Apply drops in both eyes in the morning and at night. 7. Take two tablets 3 times a day after meals. Sample analysis Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis 8.Apply the lotion to the infected area before going to bed. 9.Take one tablet in the morning or as directed by your doctor. TAKE A PILL
8. Apply the lotion to the infected area before going to bed. 9. Take one tablet in the morning or as directed by your doctor. Sample analysis Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis The format and the language used in doctor's prescription: Since the doctor's prescription is crucial to the patient,it is imperative that the patient should be able to fully understand it and no ambiguity is allowed.So a prescription must be written accurately
The format and the language used in doctor’s prescription: Since the doctor’s prescription is crucial to the patient, it is imperative that the patient should be able to fully understand it and no ambiguity is allowed. So a prescription must be written accurately, Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription Sample analysis
Applied writing:Medical instructions and doctor's prescription Sample analysis and a universal standard language be employed as well.Accurate diagnosis; proper selection of medication,dosage form and route of administration;proper size and timing of dose;precise dispensing;accurate labeling;and correct packaging must be all provided
and a universal standard language be employed as well. Accurate diagnosis; proper selection of medication, dosage form and route of administration; proper size and timing of dose; precise dispensing; accurate labeling; and correct packaging must be all provided. Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription Sample analysis
