Week 1 — Ward Vocabulary and Introducing Yourself

Introducing yourself to a patient sets the tone for the whole interaction: name, role, and reason for being there.

Example: "Good morning, I'm Nurse Adeyemi. I'll be checking your vitals and reviewing your chart before the doctor's rounds."

Keep the pace slow and the language plain — patients are often anxious, and clarity matters more than formality here.

Vocabulary

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the routine visit doctors make to check on each patient
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basic measurements like blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
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the patient's medical record

Quick check

What should a self-introduction to a patient include?