VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

reviewed a PPT and conversation

Vocabulary

sentence / period
sentence = sounds like an amount of time in jail
period = just an amount of time

bulk billing – don’t need to pay for medical treatment at the time

Grammar

as well with my colleagues – as well as 

I have 1 year no see them – I haven’t seen them for 1 year 

new years eve – the night before new years day

Pronunciation

participated – par ti si pay ted 

multiply

months – mun ths

consultation – 4 – con sul tay shen 
consolidation – 5 – con sol li day shen 

“…most patients cough occasionally, some patients just have the cough condition in particular seasons , around 3 months of one year…because cough is not an life-threatening disease, it is difficult for most patients to accept it the DOT is long…”  

“…most patients cough occasionally, whilst some patients just have the cough condition in particular seasons – for around 3 months of the year…because a cough is not a life-threatening condition, so it is difficult for most patients to accept a long DOT…”  

“…for refractory cough patients, DOT of 2~3 months is acceptable… some cough is related to season variation so some patients will relieved after season change, no more than 6 months…”

“…for refractory cough patients, a DOT of 2~3 months is acceptable… some coughs are related to seasonal variation so some patients will be relieved after the change of season, no more than 6 months later…”

“…if the manufacturer emphases that the onset time is 2 weeks for some patients, then I will tell patients that you need to wait ~2 weeks to observe the efficacy and come back after 2 weeks to evaluate the efficacy…”

“…if the manufacturer emphasizes that the onset time is 2 weeks for some patients, then I will tell patients that you need to wait ~2 weeks to observe the efficacy and return for further consultation..”

“…one season is a little bit long for chronic cough patients, I think one month is acceptable for every treatment, patient are not willing to go back hospital again and again for this drug…”

“…one season is a little bit long for chronic cough patients, I think a maximum of one month is acceptable for every treatment cycle, as patients are not willing to go back to hospital again and again…”