Medical Consultation and Medical Terminology

Medical Specialists’ and Patients’ Questions

A practical guide to confident and effective doctor–patient communication.

Medical Consultation and Medical Terminology is an essential resource for anyone who wants to communicate clearly and confidently during medical appointments. Whether you are a patient preparing for a consultation, a healthcare professional, a medical interpreter, or an ESL learner, this book provides the language tools needed to navigate medical conversations successfully.

The book explains how medical consultations work, helping readers understand:

What questions doctors typically ask
What questions patients should ask
How to describe symptoms clearly
How to understand diagnoses, medical advice, and prescriptions

Inside the book, you will find:

Essential medical terminology across multiple medical specialties
Doctor–patient dialogues presented in a clear question-and-answer format
Practical strategies for asking effective health-related questions
Guidance for understanding medical responses and instructions

Designed with English for Medical Purposes (EMP) in mind, this book supports ESL learners in improving fluency and accuracy in medical contexts. By presenting vocabulary and consultations in realistic scenarios, it helps readers build confidence and avoid misunderstandings in healthcare settings.

Ideal for patients, healthcare workers, medical interpreters, and English learners, this guide empowers readers to take an active role in medical consultations. By mastering medical terminology and consultation language, you can communicate clearly, ask the right questions, and better understand your care.