1. 'Visiting the doctor: what learners of English really need to know'
Duncan Cross
November

2. What’s out there?
Richards, J. (2000) New Interchange: Intro. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p.73.

3. But what else does the Doctor need/want to know?
Doctors ( and GPs in particular) now have a lot of training on communication skills
Emphasis on communication models
Calgary Cambridge Guide
The GPs have led the way with a move away from the medical model more towards a holistic view e.g. Health Belief model ICE
Patient Centred Care

4. Calgary Cambridge Kurtz and Silverman 5 Domains/Section
These are subdivided into approx 40 skills

6. ICE Ideas Concerns Expectation
The majority of doctors will be looking to address these areas so that they know how to appropriately respond, signpost or refer the patient

7. Difficult topics to talk about
Alcohol
(drinkaware.co.uk – will give up to £85 of resources free when you register)
Sex
Sexuality
Drugs
Domestic abuse/safe guarding
It’s important to ask yourself this question – Am I worried about my students being uncomfortable or me when I teach these topics

8. It’s important to ask yourself this question
Am I worried about my students being uncomfortable when I teach these topics or am I uncomfortable teaching these topics?
Then ask yourself why

9. In groups
I’d like you to have a discussion about your ideas on teaching about Alcohol in the classroom
What makes teaching this difficult?
What resources can you use?

10. In groups
I’d like you to have a discussion about your ideas on teaching about Sex in the classroom
What makes teaching this difficult?
What resources can you use?

11. In groups
I’d like you to have a discussion about your ideas on teaching about Domestic Abuse in the classroom
What makes teaching this difficult?
What resources can you use?

12. Feedback/Discussion Could you address these topics in the classroom?
Yes how are you going to do it?
No- why not?