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Part C Day 01

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   Play the audio when you are ready. All the best! Play   Paused   Part C In this part of the test, you'll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you'll hear health professionals talking about aspects of their work. For questions 31-42 , choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Complete your answers as you listen. Now look at extract one. Extract one Questions 31-36 Which one of the following statements is incorrect? In the case study sent to Dr Gibbons, at the first time the patient was not hospitalized for panic attacks treated with narco analysis treated with antidepressant According to Dr Gibbons, among readers case histories had neutral impacts provided morale-boosting were used to identify depression What disadvantage of doctors using case stories does Dr Gibbons identify? inclination to make quick conclusions disregarding results of controlled trials psychiatrists loosely supported descriptions What is the most ...

Listening Day 01 Part B

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  Play the audio when you are ready. All the best! Play Paused   Part B In this part of the test, you'll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you'll hear people talking in a different healthcare setting. For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A , B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. You'll have time to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen. Now look at question 25 25. Which one of the following statements is not correct? systematic review and meta-analysis are crucial for antidepressants' trials All antidepressants were more effective compared with the placebos antidepressants are used more than psychological interventions 26. You hear a nurse briefing, a colleague at the end of her shift.  What is the plan for the patient today? to keep her blood pressure in check prepare her for stress and enzymes tests tomorrow give her IV fluids till midnight. 27. You hear a dietician talking to ...

Martin Gregory Part A

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  Play the audio when you are ready. All the best! Play Paused Patient : Martin Gregory Background: had a reverse total  shoulder arthroplasty surgery on (1)_____ six weeks ago has a (2)______ for past four weeks patient can't lift anything has no (3)______ and demands only rehabilitation from the surgery Impact on everyday life incapable to support own bodyweight unable to drive and can't do many (4),______ (like fishing with grandson) find it hard while doing things with left hand Medical History:  had a (5)______ 15 years ago has a (6)______ non-smoker on Saturdays has (7)______ and is taking medication for that. Medications: takes anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs -(8)______ per day for pain (9)______ - twice a day Social History: lives with his wife Gretchen was a (10)______ for 28 years retired and now do things 1nainly for leisure go for a half-mile walk with his dog every (11)______ Concerns Expressed: pain (12)______ and most of the...