English for Nurses

 

Extra Resources: Lung Cancer Nurse

from English for Healthcare Professionals on English 360 (www.english360.com)

Lung cancer
asbestos
follow-up
hospice
liaise
malignant
mesothelioma
on-going care
pleural effusion

 

Activity 1: Listen to the audio and write the correct word.
 

on-going    asbestos       death            build up        harmful     fire-proof     liaise       follow-up

 

1 Asbestos is a type of mineral which is__________________.

2 Patients come to the clinic for ______________ care after they come home from hospital.

3 A hospice is a place where people get care until their _______________.

4 The nurse will _______________ with the GP and talk about the patient’s care.

5 A malignant disease is a disease which is ________________ to the patient.

6 A mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer that is caused by exposure to __________ dust.

7  Some patients need _______________ care at home after they leave hospital.

8 A pleural effusion is a ________________ of fluids in the lungs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the video and complete the description of the Lung Cancer Nurse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxYreWXrXA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I work closely with all the members of the lung cancer team to help patients with lung cancer and other lung conditions. We treat patients with mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer usually caused by contact with asbestos dust. Also, patients with malignant pleural effusions which cause a build up of fluid in the lungs.
 

I am the first point of contact for patients. I provide support, advice and nursing knowledge to patients and their families. I also act as a resource for nurses and doctors who care for patients on the wards.

Patients and their families also need support with their on-going care. Most patients see me in the clinic for regular follow-ups once treatment has finished.

Finally, I liaise with General Practitioners and the hospice care team to communicate information about on-going care.

 

Activity 2: Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences.
 

Lung Cancer Nurses provide specialist care	a) are also called malignant cancers.
Lung cancer includes cancers such as mesothelioma	b) and advice on difficult symptoms.
Life-threatening cancers	c) for patients who have lung cancer.
On-going care includes emotional support	d) Lung Cancer Nurses offer advice on hospice care.
As lung cancer progresses,	e) which is a cancer mainly found in asbestos workers.