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By the end of the lesson, the student should be able to explain how to take medicine.
Communication strategies:
The student should be able to explain how to take medicine by following the 4 steps below:
1) state the problem
2) state how and when to use the medicine
3) state how long the effect of the medicine will last + when the medicine will start to take effect
4) explain any possible side effects
e.g.
You have a rash. I'll prescribe you some topical cream. Please take this twice a day, morning and night for five days. Make sure to cleanse the area first by gently washing it with soap. The itchiness should stop in about 30 minutes after applying the cream. Relief should last for 4-5 hours. In regards to side effects, you might experience a skin infection or some easy bruising.
Words and rules:
- The student should be able to express expectations e.g. The rash should go away soon.
- The student should be able to express possibility e.g. There is a chance you'll get a rash
- The student should be able to give instructions e.g. Take this medicine once a day after dinner.
- The student should be able to give weaker / stronger advice e.g. You should take this once a day. / Make sure to take this once a day.
Appropriateness:
Non-verbal behaviour: You can nod to show you are listening to someone's instructions.
Register: Staff usually use a more polite register.
Social rules: It's common to confirm detail when someone is giving you instructions.
A) You need to take four of these pills twice a day after lunch and dinner.
B)
4 pills, twice a day. Got it.
Cultural references: A drug store can also be called a chemist or a pharmacy.
Track #38
Here is your prescription, Mr. Smith. I am giving you 15 tablets and a small tube of cream. Take the tablets orally, three times a day. Have one after breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for five days. You mustn’t take more than three per day. You can’t take them on an empty stomach; it must be after a meal. Now, you also have some cream. You have to apply the cream to the area twice a day. You mustn’t swallow the cream! You shouldn’t let children use it. Hopefully, your infection should clear up soon!
Because the lesson touches on the topic of medicine, you are welcome to introduce some of the following vocabulary if you like.
1) to go away (v)
2) to work (v) [have an effect]
3) dizziness (n)
4) consume (v)
5) medication (n)
6) topical cream (v)
7) to cleanse (v)
8) antibiotics (n)
9) to avoid (n)
10) nausea (n)
Option 1:
Difficulty ★★
Type:
Let's start - Warm-up discussion
Purpose:
Steering the student into the goal of the lesson before opening the book.
Method: Before you open the book, brainstorm some different medicines and what they do. This website has some great information. https://www.tsunagujapan.com/50-must-buy-otc-medicine-from-japan/ It explains about popular medicines in Japan. Here is a short list.
- Eve Quick Headache medicine（イブクイック頭痛藥）[Medicine，For Fevers and Pain Relief]
- Tylenol A（タイレノールＡ）[Medicine，For Fevers and Pain Relief]
- ALLEGRA FX（llegraアレグラＦＸ）[Medicine，For Rhinitis]
- GASTER 10（ガスター１０）[Medicine，Digestive Medicine]
- Voltaren（ボルタレン）[Medicine，Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relief]
- Netsusama Sheet [Fever Cooling Item]
Extra questions you might like to ask in the lesson
- Do I need to take it at a certain time of day, or should I just take it as needed?
- How many days do I have to take it?
- How much should I take each time?
- Do I need to take it with food?
- Are there any side effects?
- How will I know if the medicine is working?
- Can I drink alcohol while on this medication?
Let’s start
Top left: ointment
Top middle: a wheelchair
Top right: a band aid
Middle left: a cast
Middle middle: a syringe
Middle right: crutches
Bottom left: antibiotics
Bottom middle: a bandage
Bottom right: a thermometer
Let’s try
1) How and when should he take his medicine?
He should take the tablets orally, three times a day.
2) What must he not do?
He mustn’t take more than three per day. He can’t take them on an empty stomach. He mustn’t swallow the cream!
He shouldn’t let children use it.
3) What sickness does he have?
He has an infection.
Let’s practice
Content
Problem: rash
Treatment: topical cream
morning and night for 5 days
Advice: cleanse the area first by gently washing it with soap
Effect: 30 minutes
Side effects: easy bruising, skin infection
Expected outcome
You have a rash. I'll prescribe you some topical cream. Please take this twice a day, morning and night for five days. Make sure to cleanse the area first by gently washing it with soap. The itchiness should stop in about 30 minutes after applying the cream. Relief should last for 4-5 hours. In regards to side effects, you might experience a skin infection or some easy bruising.
Let’s speak
A) Thank you for waiting. Here is your medicine. That'll be $26.
B) That you. Do I need to take it at a certain time of day, or should I just take it as needed?
A) Please take two tablets three times a day. Make sure to have it with food.
B) OK. And how many days do I have to take it for?
A) Please take all the medicine. It should be enough for 1 week.
B) And, are there any side effects?
A) Yes. You might get a rash.
B) I see. And, how will I know if the medicine is working?
A) You should start to feel better and notice your fever go down about 5 minutes after taking the medicine.
B) Can I drink alcohol while on this medication?
A) You should refrain from drinking alcohol while on this medication.
B) Thank you doctor.
A) You're welcome.