Module 12 of 12 · 超声中文 Ultrasound
结果沟通 Results, Worry and Next Steps
The hardest moments of a scan in Mandarin: “what did you see?”, a second look, an urgent result, tears and anger, and a next step.
By the end of this module you can…
- Answer “what did you see?” warmly and honestly, every time.
- Keep a calm face, and explain long scans and second looks.
- Ask a patient to wait for the doctor after an urgent finding, without frightening them.
- Give the practical next steps: the report, the doctor, the images, the follow-up.
- Stay steady with worry, tears and anger, and know when to get help.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Results and next steps
- 结果jié guǒResult
- 超声提示chāo shēng tí shìThe impression (the summary on a report)
- 放射科医生fàng shè kē yī shēngRadiologist
- 主治医生zhǔ zhì yī shēngThe doctor in charge of your care
- 拷贝kǎo bèiA copy (of the images)
- 光盘guāng pánA CD of the images
- 投诉tóu sùA complaint
- 第二意见dì èr yì jiànA second opinion
Feelings
- 担心dān xīnWorried
- 害怕hài pàAfraid
- 着急zháo jíAnxious, impatient
- 生气shēng qìAngry
- 难过nán guòSad, upset
- 放心fàng xīnTo be reassured, rest easy
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.
- 我理解您很担心。Wǒ lǐ jiě nín hěn dān xīn.I understand you’re worried.
- 图像都会给医生看，报告由医生来写。Tú xiàng dōu huì gěi yī shēng kàn, bào gào yóu yī shēng lái xiě.All the images go to the doctor, and the doctor writes the report.
- 我的工作是拍清楚图像，判断结果是医生的工作。Wǒ de gōng zuò shì pāi qīng chu tú xiàng, pàn duàn jié guǒ shì yī shēng de gōng zuò.My job is clear images; interpreting them is the doctor’s.
- 报告一般一到两天出来，会送到您的医生那里。Bào gào yì bān yī dào liǎng tiān chū lai, huì sòng dào nín de yī shēng nà lǐ.The report is usually ready in one to two days, and goes to your doctor.
- 我在专心看，所以没说话。Wǒ zài zhuān xīn kàn, suǒ yǐ méi shuō huà.I was concentrating, that’s why I went quiet.
- 有时候医生想亲自看一下，这样报告更准确。Yǒu shí hou yī shēng xiǎng qīn zì kàn yí xià, zhè yàng bào gào gèng zhǔn què.Sometimes the doctor likes to look in person, for an accurate report.
- 请您在这里稍等，医生想先跟您谈一下。Qǐng nín zài zhè lǐ shāo děng, yī shēng xiǎng xiān gēn nín tán yí xià.Please wait here. The doctor would like to talk with you first.
- 没关系，慢慢来。我在这里陪着您。Méi guān xi, màn màn lái. Wǒ zài zhè lǐ péi zhe nín.It’s all right, take your time. I’m right here with you.
- 您的意见很重要，我请主管来跟您谈。Nín de yì jiàn hěn zhòng yào, wǒ qǐng zhǔ guǎn lái gēn nín tán.What you’re saying matters. I’ll ask my supervisor to talk with you.
- 谢谢您的配合，慢走，路上小心。Xiè xie nín de pèi hé, màn zǒu, lù shang xiǎo xīn.Thank you for your cooperation. Take care on your way home.
What’s in Module 12
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: What Worries You Most?
- Part 2 · The Words for ResultsReading the PinyinSaying 结果 vs. Charting 超声提示Vocabulary · Flash CardsMine to Say, or the Doctor’s?
- Part 3 · The Hard QuestionsThe “What Did You See?” ScriptWarm, Honest, Next StepKey Patterns“Your Face Changed”Calling the Doctor InWhen a Result Can’t Wait
- Part 4 · FeelingsWhen the Patient Is FrightenedWhen the Patient CriesWhen Someone Is Angry
- Part 5 · Next StepsWhat Patients Ask at the EndThe Report and the ImagesEnding Well
- 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.