Professional English in Use Medicine Edition with answers; Cambridge, 2007

Professional English in Use Medicine contains 60 units covering a wide variety of medical vocabulary. Topics include diseases and symptoms, investigations, treatment, examining, and prevention. The book also introduces general medical vocabulary related to parts and functions of the body, medical and para-medical personnel, education and training, research, and presentations.

Primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, it can also be used for classroom work and one-to-one lessons and is suitable for intermediate and upper-intermediate students.

Professional English in Use Medicine has been carefully researched using the Institute for Applied Language Studies medical corpus, as well as authentic texts, documents and cases. 60 easy-to-use units: vocabulary items are presented and explained in context on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages. A focus on functional language, such as taking a history and examining, gives learners the confidence and ability to function in English in a medical environment. ‘Over to you’ sections allow learners to apply the vocabulary they have learned in the unit to their own working lives. Includes a comprehensive, learner-friendly answer key and index. Professional English in Use Medicine is a must for medical practitioners who need to use English at work or for study, either in their own country or abroad.