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B1 Lesson 3 of 3 · French for Healthcare Workers

Passing on information: reports and handover

Describe a patient’s state to a colleague, read a care note and speak with the family.

14 min · 9 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Describe a patient’s condition
  • Understand a handover report
  • Inform a family simply
QuizDialogueSpeaking

Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Handover order: who, why admitted, state, care done, what to watch.
  • 2se plaindre de + noun; avoir de la difficulté à + infinitive.
  • 3Passive for care: a été changé, a été avisé, a été admis(e).
  • 4With families: clear, simple, kind. Son état est stable.

Key vocabulary

la relèvehandover
le quart de travailshift (Québec)
surveillerto monitor
aviserto notify
la glycémieblood sugar