This episode features a doctor-patient roleplay about a cricket player with right shoulder pain. The doctor explains bursitis, its causes (overuse, not acute injury), and the importance of rest despite the patient's reluctance. The doctor also describes bursae as fluid-filled sacs and emphasizes long-term management with physiotherapy and joint protection, persuading the patient to prioritize recovery for continued sports participation.

In this podcast episode, Sarah guides an elderly patient through recovery after uncomplicated diverticulitis. She reassures him that there was no perforation or serious complication, explains the chance of recurrence, emphasizes dietary changes over excessive laxative use, clarifies the role of antibiotics, and highlights warning signs that require urgent follow-up. The episode demonstrates compassionate communication and practical advice for patient care.

In this episode, a doctor consults a busy real estate agent who experienced two unexplained fainting spells. The discussion covers the need for urgent investigations—ECG, CT scan, blood tests—and seeing a neurologist for an EEG. Despite the patient's resistance due to work pressures, the doctor insists on no driving until a diagnosis, highlighting car insurance risks. The scenario demonstrates strategies for persuading resistant patients to prioritize health.

A doctor consults with a 76-year-old patient experiencing worsening right hip pain. Possible causes like osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis are discussed, with arthritis being most likely. Diagnosis includes a physical exam and X-ray. Treatment options range from weight loss, medication, and physiotherapy, with surgery as a last resort. The patient is reassured and a step-by-step plan is outlined, including follow-up after diagnostic tests.

A podcast roleplay simulates a doctor consulting a patient who stepped on a rusty nail while gardening. The doctor checks for tetanus symptoms, explains its seriousness, clarifies the need for booster shots every 10 years, and reassures the patient about gardening. Advice is given on proper footwear to prevent future injuries, and the patient agrees to a tetanus booster. The scenario aims to prepare medical professionals for OET speaking tests.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the OET Speaking Practice Podcast. This podcast is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the OET Speaking sub-test, particularly the Medicine role play. Our goal is to help you understand what the task is asking, how to structure your response, and how a high-scoring conversation sounds in real time. In each episode, we’ll first set the scene by introducing a role-play scenario commonly seen in OET-style speaking practice. After that, you’ll hear a model conversation between a healthcare professional and a patient or carer.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the OET Speaking Practice Podcast. This podcast is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the OET Speaking sub-test, particularly the Medicine role play. Our goal is to help you understand what the task is asking, how to structure your response, and how a high-scoring conversation sounds in real time. In each episode, we’ll first set the scene by introducing a role-play scenario commonly seen in OET-style speaking practice. After that, you’ll hear a model conversation between a healthcare professional and a patient or carer.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the OET Speaking Practice Podcast. This podcast is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the OET Speaking sub-test, particularly the Medicine role play. Our goal is to help you understand what the task is asking, how to structure your response, and how a high-scoring conversation sounds in real time. In each episode, we’ll first set the scene by introducing a role-play scenario commonly seen in OET-style speaking practice. After that, you’ll hear a model conversation between a healthcare professional and a patient or carer.