Ünite 6: English for Health

It has always been essential in medicine to record and communicate information, but modern healthcare services are so large and complex that they now include a new service, Health Informatics. People in Health Informatics help to plan and implement research, they find new ways of making laboratory test results and x-rays available more quickly. They develop systems to free clinical staff from paperwork, allowing them to spend more time treating patients. They work to cut waiting lists and make sure that hospital beds are available when they are needed. Health Informatics staff also run the systems that allow health staff to communicate with each other, to access information, order supplies and book patient appointments. They work in hospitals, clinics and GP surgeries. They also work in fields such as social care and teaching hospitals.

Massage has existed for a long time, and many variations exist. Some methods aim at the restoration of function lost during surgery or because of immobility due to accidents or age. Masseurs use other methods with patients born with a disability or who have developed a disability due to a disease such as polio. Many massage techniques are used simply to provide general relaxation, improve the circulation, or remove stiffness after exercise.

Nowadays the physiotherapist often replaces the masseur. Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques such as exercise, massage, manipulation, traction and some forms of hydrotherapy. Another aspect of physiotherapy, of course, is rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Physiotherapists also deal with rheumatic diseases, using specific techniques applied to the neck and low back areas.

Physiotherapy is a good career choice for blind and partially sighted people, and provides many opportunities for employment on completion of a recognised physiotherapy course. Blind and partially sighted physiotherapists work in all areas of the profession, including high levels of clinical speciality, management, private practice, sports clinics, research and teaching.

Physiotherapy is a good career choice for blind and partially sighted people, and provides many opportunities for employment on completion of a recognised physiotherapy course. Blind and partially sighted physiotherapists work in all areas of the profession, including high levels of clinical specialty, management, private practice, sports clinics, research and teaching.

Massage has existed for a long time, and many variations exist. Some methods aim at the restoration of function lost during surgery or because of immobility due to accidents or age. Masseurs use other methods with patients born with a disability or who have developed a disability due to a disease such as polio. Many massage techniques are used simply to provide general relaxation, improve the circulation, or remove stiffness after exercise.

Nowadays the physiotherapist often replaces the masseur. Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques such as exercise, massage, manipulation, traction and some forms of hydrotherapy. Another aspect of physiotherapy, of course, is rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Physiotherapists also deal with rheumatic diseases, using specific techniques applied to the neck and low back area