(in Polish) Medical English translation 2 1.2.D3.EP.ME.6

1st Topic: Structure and function of the human body
structure of the body, basic facts about body functions, body regions, anatomical positions, planes and sections
2nd Topic: Genetics
structure of the cell, cell compartments, cell division, genotype, phenotype, genetics as a base for disease identification, cloning, human heredity
3rd Topic: Haematology
abnormalities of blood composition, blood groups, blood transfusion, blood donation in different cultures and religions, blood diseases and abnormalities in number of erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets
4th Topic: Cardiology
blood vessels diseases, examining the heart and circulation (diagnostic procedures), risk factors, symptoms and treatment (heart failure, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease), health promotion
5th Topic: Gastrology
location and function of organs of the digestive system, diseases (gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, pancreatitis, helicobacter pylori) and symptoms, importance of digestion, absorption, excretion to the body
6th Topic: Urology
the structure and function of the urinary tract, production of urine, pathological conditions (kidney, bladder and associated disorders), urinalysis as a diagnostic test, surgical procedures, genitourinary/sexually transmitted infections
7th Topic: Hospitalization
admission to hospital, review of most common diseases requiring hospitalization, types of hospital admissions, emergency department, triage process, minors and majors, what to do in case of an urgent medical event, duties and responsibilities of doctors and nurses, hospital jobs
8th Topic: Taking a patient’s history
taking family and social history of the patient, specificity of communication with the elderly, children and young people, formal letter/e-mail writing (e.g. asking for examination of patient, for performing operation, etc.), instructions for physical examination
9th Topic: Examination of a patient
types of pain, describing symptoms, patient ́s medical record, initial assessment, hospital admission procedure and hospitalisation, monitoring a patient, taking vital functions, heath care system in Slovakia and abroad
10th Topic: Gynaecology and obstetrics
structure of the female reproductive system, relationship between menstruation and pregnancy, hormonal interactions, birth in different cultures, contraception, abortion/interruption, pathological conditions, clinical procedures, sexually transmitted diseases
11th Topic: Paediatrics
children ́s infectious diseases (measles, scarlet fever, chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough), disorders in intellectual and physical development (autism, Down syndrome), learning and attention
12th Topic: Neurology
the structures (types) of the nervous system, understanding their relationships, major pathological conditions of nervous system (multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries), clinical procedures
13th Topic: The Respiratory System
location and function of the organs of the respiratory system, breathing problems and diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, whooping cough, lung cancer, tuberculosis) – their risk factors, signs, symptoms and treatment, clinical procedures, surgical procedures, health promotion
14th Topic: The Sense Organs
the anatomy and physiology (the eye, the ear), pathological conditions, clinical procedures – operations
15th Topic: Geriatrics
problems related to aging, the aging brain, Alzheimer ́s disease, dementia, home care, aids used by the elderly, death and dying in different cultures, euthanasia
16th Topic: Psychiatry
differentiating among psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialists, psychiatric symptoms, major psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, mania and melancholia), psychiatric examination
17th Topic: Oncology
characteristics of tumours, grading and staging systems, ways of treating cancer and their side effects
18th Topic: Infectious diseases and vaccination
epidemiology, difference between bacterial and viral diseases, the global impact of infectious diseases, vaccination
19th Topic: Surgery
classical surgery, microsurgery, recovery, equipment and instruments in operating theatre, stages of operation
20th Topic: Orthopaedics
major bones of the leg and the foot, most common sport-related injuries, managing injuries, classification of knee/ankle injuries, assessing injuries
21st Topic: Skin Disorders and Diseases
the structure and function of the skin and its accessory organs (hair, nails, glands), the types (degrees) of burns, the types of lesions, skin disorders, wounds and diseases (lacerations, contusions, abrasions, frostbite; acne, psoriasis, allergies, eczema, sunburns, skin cancer, MRSA), methods of administering medication
22nd Topic: The lymphatic and immune system
the role of lymphatic system (spleen, thymus, tonsils), types of white blood cells and their role, inflammatory reaction, immune response, immunodeficiency, active and passive immunization
23rd Topic: The endocrine system
the location, structure, function, relationships of glands and target organs, function of hormones, abnormal conditions of hypersecretion and hyposecretion
24th Topic: Dentistry
oral hygiene, the teeth (design and function), dental caries, tips for daily oral care, visit at the dentist ́s surgery
25th Topic: Radiology
X-ray, CT investigation, MRI, PET ultrasound investigation, radiation therapy
26th Topic: Pharmacology
administration of drugs, terminology of drug action, classes of drugs, prescribing drugs
27th Topic: Alternative medicine
types of therapy (acupuncture, homeopathy, reflexology, etc.), relaxing techniques, herbal remedies, natural medicines, alternative medicine/conventional medicine
28th Topic: Research in medical sciences I
research studies (case-control studies, cohort studies, trials, variables), conference presentation, tips for giving presentation, research data and results presentation (pie charts, line graphs), the structure of a presentation, expressing various communicative intentions, the role of non-verbal communication in oral performance
29th Topic: Research in medical sciences II
structure of CV, research article, abstract, letter and e-mail communication, filling in forms
30th Topic: Health promotion
nutrition, weight control, exercise, stress management, sleep, habit control, drug abuse, the prevention against various diseases, stages of prevention, health maintenance plan and its categories, risk factors.