Words you know: complete the sentences

history · acute · factor · chronic · condition

• Diabetes is a common ____ condition managed by family doctors in Seattle.
• Appendicitis is an ____ condition requiring immediate surgery in Boston.
• Arthritis is a long-term ____ that affects mobility.
• The doctor asked about the patient's drug ____ before prescribing medicine.
• Smoking is a major social and environmental risk ____ .

Remember: Past Simple and Continuous

• While Dr Smith [examined / was examining] the patient in Boston, the phone rang.
• Nurse Jones [took / was taking] the patient's temperature at 9 AM in Chicago.
• What [did you say / were you saying] to the resident in Seattle?
• They [waited / were waiting] in the waiting room when the doctor arrived.

Remember: Indirect Questions

• Could you tell me where [the X-ray department is / is the X-ray department] in this Seattle hospital?
• Do you know when [the lab results will arrive / will the lab results arrive] from Boston?
• Could you explain why [she needs / does she need] another blood test?
• I wonder if [you have / have you] her medical history file.

Remember: Modals of Obligation and Advice

• A doctor [must / might] wash their hands before every examination in Chicago.
• You [should / can] schedule a chest X-ray in Seattle right away.
• Patients [have to / has to] complete their drug history forms.
• He [may / must] have a mild infection, but we need tests.

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