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B1-17 / CEFR B1 / EPISODE 17

Doctor's Diagnosis

Clarifying how to keep follow-up notes

SceneFrank has returned to Dr. Okafor's office for his test results. At his last visit, he said he'd been feeling tired.

Frank listening to a doctor in an examination room.
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STORY English with optional Japanese translations

Narrator

Frank has returned to Dr. Okafor's office for his test results. At his last visit, he said he'd been feeling tired.

フランクは検査結果を聞きに、オカフォー医師の診察室を訪れている。前回の診察では、疲れが続いていると話していた。

Dr. Okafor01

Your test results look normal. I'd recommend a follow-up next month.

検査結果に異常は見られません。来月、もう一度診察にいらしてください。

Frank02

What would you check then?

そのときは何を確認するんですか？

Dr. Okafor03

Whether you're still feeling tired. Have you noticed any improvement?

疲れが続いているかどうかです。少しはよくなりましたか？

Frank04

A little. I'm less tired than last week.

少し。先週よりは疲れが減っています。

Dr. Okafor05

Good. Could you keep some notes until we meet again?

それはよかった。次の診察まで、少し記録をつけてもらえますか？

Frank06

What should I write down?

何を書けばいいですか？

Dr. Okafor07

When you feel tired and how much you've slept.

疲れを感じたときと、どれくらい眠ったかを書いてください。

Frank08

Do you need exact times?

正確な時刻が必要ですか？

Dr. Okafor09

No. A few words each day will do.

いいえ。一日にひと言ふた言で十分です。

Frank10

I'll make a chart.

表を作ります。

Frank11

And a weekly summary?

それと、一週間ごとのまとめも？

Dr. Okafor12

Just short notes, Frank. I don't need a report.

短いメモだけでいいですよ、フランク。報告書は要りません。

Frank13

So I won't need a table of contents.

では、目次はいりませんね。

WORDS & CONTEXT

Words & context

“I'd recommend a follow-up next month.”

In medicine, a follow-up is a return visit to check progress. In business, it can mean additional contact about an earlier matter. The doctor recommends another visit next month.

“A few words each day will do.”

Something will do. means that it is enough or adequate; That will do. is also common. The doctor tells meticulous Frank that a few words each day are sufficient for his record.

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