Words you know: complete the sentences

passive-aggressive · health system reform · anesthetic complication · abort a procedure · take credit

• The surgeon was forced to ____ when the patient's blood pressure dropped.
• The national ____ was implemented to reduce costs but actually increased waiting times across the UK.
• It is unprofessional to ____ for research done entirely by junior residents.
• The consultant's ____ comments during the meeting created a hostile working environment.
• An unexpected ____ delayed the surgery by three hours at the Boston clinic.

Remember: Unreal past: it's (high) time, would rather, as if / as though, suppose / what if + past

• It is high time the committee [revised / revise / is revising] the safety guidelines.
• Dr. Miller talks about the hospital budget as if he [were / is / will be] in charge.
• Suppose we [changed / change / will change] the entire protocol; would the board agree?
• I would rather you [did not tell / don't tell / wouldn't tell] the clinical director about the incident.

Remember: Habits and annoying behaviour: will / would, be always + -ing, keep (on) + -ing

• The senior administrator is always [questioning / questions / questioned] our clinical decisions.
• When Dr. Carter worked here, he [would / is used to / kept] often walk the wards at night.
• Why do you keep [ignoring / ignore / to ignore] the staff survey results?
• They will keep on [criticizing / criticize / to criticize] our quality improvement strategies.

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