Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Roundworm infection — a common parasitic condition, especially in children, that often causes anxiety and embarrassment for families. You’ll learn essential vocabulary related to worms, deworming, itching, bloating, and albendazole, and practise turning these clinical terms into calm, simple, supportive language that reassures patients while still providing clear instructions.

You’ll also hear how these words naturally appear inside a real consultation dialogue, helping you recognise how to apply them in everyday clinical communication. Strengthen your confidence when describing parasite transmission, explaining treatment plans, and giving practical, culturally safe advice to parents and caregivers.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

earn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Breast Cancer — one of the most important global screening and health literacy topics. You’ll learn essential vocabulary surrounding symptoms, breast changes, mammograms, screening programs, the Triple Test, and common treatment options. We also focus on how to translate complex oncology terminology into compassionate, plain language — so patients clearly understand urgency without fear-based communication.

Enhance your confidence discussing breast cancer investigations, explaining screening eligibility, preparing patients for mammograms, and guiding conversations about next steps if abnormalities are found. Strengthen your clinical English so you can communicate clearly, calmly, and meaningfully — even in sensitive situations.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Constipation — a common digestive complaint involving infrequent or difficult bowel movements. You’ll learn essential medical English vocabulary including bowel movement, stool, bloating, fibre, and laxative, and practise explaining causes, symptoms, contributing lifestyle factors, and simple treatment advice in clear patient-friendly English. Strengthen your confidence when discussing constipation, diet counselling, stool language equivalence, and safe management strategies in English.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore The Menstrual Cycle (Period) — a natural hormonal process involving monthly changes in the uterus, ovaries, and reproductive hormones. You’ll learn essential medical English vocabulary including menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia, and practise discussing period pain, flow, reproductive milestones, and patient-friendly ways to communicate sensitive language clearly and professionally. Strengthen your confidence when discussing period symptoms, heavy bleeding, fertility windows, and hormonal physiology in English.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Toothache — a very common pain condition affecting the teeth and surrounding gum tissue. You’ll learn essential medical English vocabulary including throbbing, sensitive, cavity, infection, and antibiotic, and practise explaining pain quality, dental causes, and treatment steps in clear patient-friendly English. Strengthen your confidence when discussing dental pain, urgent red flags, and everyday patient language related to oral health.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Food Poisoning (Foodborne Illness) — a common cause of acute gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from contaminated food or drink. You’ll learn essential medical English vocabulary including diarrhoea, nausea, toxin, dehydration, and paralysis, and practise how to explain onset, high-risk complications, and patient-friendly symptom language clearly and professionally. Strengthen your confidence when discussing red flags, clinical timing clues, and serious systemic complications related to foodborne illness in English.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast. In this episode, we explore Sunburn — a common skin injury caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, resulting in red, painful skin that may blister and peel. You'll learn essential medical English vocabulary including blister, peel, sunscreen, hydrate, and aloe, and practise explaining prevention, treatment, and skin care in clear, patient-friendly English. Strengthen your confidence when discussing sun damage and dermatological care in English.

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Disclaimer: The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified healthcare guidance for real patient care.

Learn Medical English with The Medical English Podcast.
In this episode, we explore the Blue Book — the Personal Health Record used in New South Wales to track a child’s growth, development, and vaccinations. You’ll learn essential medical English vocabulary for discussing immunisation, milestones, weight checks, and developmental screening, along with natural phrases to explain the record to parents and caregivers. Practise how to speak clearly and supportively when guiding families through preventive healthcare conversations.

Enhance your communication skills with the Medical English Collection, featuring exclusive programs like OET Prepand MedSPEAK. Master healthcare communication with confidence.
Start today: https://australiabiomed.com/medical-english-collection

Disclaimer:
The scenarios are fictional and for educational illustration only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or official procedural guidance. Always follow your local health-department recommendations for patient care and immunisation schedules.