Module 12 of 12 · 康复中文 Physical Therapy
进展与结束 Progress, Plateaus and Discharge
The last stretch in Mandarin: explain progress with numbers, handle plateaus and visit limits, finish well and say goodbye.
By the end of this module you can…
- Explain a re-evaluation and progress with numbers, from the first visit to today.
- Explain a plateau calmly, and say what you will change.
- Talk about visit limits and prior authorization, and send billing questions to the front desk.
- Finish therapy well: the home program, a flare-up plan, and when to call.
- Decline gifts and red envelopes with warmth, and say a proper goodbye.
Key vocabulary
Sixteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Progress and finishing
- 再评估zài píng gūRe-evaluation
- 进步jìn bùProgress, improvement
- 达到目标dá dào mù biāoTo reach a goal
- 平台期píng tái qīPlateau (a stretch with little change)
- 对比duì bǐTo compare
- 又犯了yòu fàn leFlare-up (it’s acting up again)
- 维持wéi chíTo maintain, keep up
- 毕业bì yèTo graduate
Insurance and thanks
- 保险bǎo xiǎnInsurance
- 红蓝卡hóng lán kǎMedicare (a nickname)
- 次数限制cì shù xiàn zhìVisit limit
- 事先授权shì xiān shòu quánPrior authorization
- 自费zì fèiSelf-pay, paying out of pocket
- 随访suí fǎngFollow-up (a call or visit)
- 红包hóng bāoRed envelope (with money inside)
- 感谢卡gǎn xiè kǎThank-you card
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 今天我们做个再评估，跟第一次比一比。Jīn tiān wǒ men zuò ge zài píng gū, gēn dì yī cì bǐ yi bǐ.Today we’ll re-evaluate and compare with your first visit.
- 您的膝盖能弯的角度，从九十度增加到一百一十五度了。Nín de xī gài néng wān de jiǎo dù, cóng jiǔ shí dù zēng jiā dào yì bǎi yī shí wǔ dù le.Your knee bend: from 90 to 115 degrees.
- 进步慢下来了，这叫平台期，很常见。Jìn bù màn xià lai le, zhè jiào píng tái qī, hěn cháng jiàn.Progress has slowed: a plateau, very common.
- 我会写进展报告，说明您还需要治疗。Wǒ huì xiě jìn zhǎn bào gào, shuō míng nín hái xū yào zhì liáo.I’ll write a progress report: you still need therapy.
- 费用的问题，前台会帮您问清楚。Fèi yòng de wèn tí, qián tái huì bāng nín wèn qīng chu.Cost questions: the front desk will find out.
- 您的目标都达到了，可以自己练了。Nín de mù biāo dōu dá dào le, kě yǐ zì jǐ liàn le.Goals met: you’re ready to carry on yourself.
- 先少练一点，别完全停。Xiān shǎo liàn yì diǎn, bié wán quán tíng.Flare-up: do less, but don’t stop.
- 胸口疼、发闷，或者突然喘不上气，马上打911。Xiōng kǒu téng, fā mēn, huò zhě tū rán chuǎn bu shàng qì, mǎ shàng dǎ jiǔ yāo yāo.Chest pain or pressure, or sudden breathlessness: call 911.
- 您的心意我领了，红包真的不能收。Nín de xīn yì wǒ lǐng le, hóng bāo zhēn de bù néng shōu.Thank you, but I can’t accept a red envelope.
- 有什么问题，随时打电话给我们。Yǒu shén me wèn tí, suí shí dǎ diàn huà gěi wǒ men.If anything comes up, call us anytime.
What’s in Module 12
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Endings
- Part 2 · Measuring ProgressReading the PinyinSaying 可以自己练了 vs. Charting 结束治疗Vocabulary · Flash CardsFrom the First Visit to Today
- Part 3 · The Re-EvaluationThe Re-Evaluation TalkSpecific and HonestKey PatternsWhen Progress SlowsVisits and Insurance
- Part 4 · Finishing WellReady to FinishKeeping the GainsIf It Flares Up Later
- Part 5 · Thanks and GoodbyesGifts and Red EnvelopesSaying GoodbyeWhat Patients SayPutting It Together
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 12 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 12 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetCourse Wrap-Up · 毕业了
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.