【完全網羅】医療現場で困らない英語表現ガイド：施設・器具・検査・会計を徹底解説羅

Nurse: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I’m here to check your vital signs.
Patient: Okay, thank you.
Nurse: I will also administer your medication after breakfast. If you feel any pain, please let me know.
Patient: I felt some discomfort at my wound last night.
Nurse: I see. The doctor will change your dressing this morning and provide wound care.
Patient: Thank you.

Nurse: I need to insert an IV cannula into your arm for the infusion.
Patient: Will it hurt?
Nurse: You may feel a small prick. If you feel pain during the infusion, let me know so I can check the IV.
Patient: Understood.

Receptionist: Please wait in the examination room. The doctor will see you shortly.
Patient: Thank you. Is this where the endoscopy will be done?
Receptionist: Yes, the endoscopy will be performed in the special endoscopy suite next door.

Patient: I need to undergo a CT scan. Where should I go?
Staff: Please go to the imaging room. After your test, you can pick up the results at the reception.
Patient: How do I pay for today’s tests?
Staff: After your exam, please proceed to the payment counter to pay the bill. If you need a receipt, please ask the cashier.
Patient: I also need a medical certificate for my employer. How can I get that?
Staff: You can request a medical certificate at the front desk. Please fill out an application here, and the doctor will issue the certificate by tomorrow.

Nurse: I’m going to draw blood for your lab tests and later insert a catheter for your procedure.
Patient: Will you remove the catheter tomorrow?
Nurse: Yes, I will remove the catheter and also monitor your condition.

Detailed Guide to Hospital Facilities

Navigating a hospital can be challenging, especially in a foreign country. This guide introduces major hospital facilities and related equipment, using authentic English expressions. Each key term is presented in bold for quick reference and practical use.

Main Hospital Areas

Hospital Ward

A hospital ward is the main patient area divided by specialty or illness level.
Example: “She was admitted to the surgical ward.”

Operating Room

The operating room (sometimes called “OR” or, in the UK, “operating theatre”) is where surgeries are performed under strict sterile conditions.
Example: “The patient was taken to the operating room.”

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The intensive care unit is equipped for critically ill patients requiring continuous observation and support.
Example: “He is still in the intensive care unit.”

Examination and Consultation Rooms

• Examination Room: Where doctors perform examinations and basic procedures.
  • “Please wait in the examination room.”
• Imaging Room or Endoscopy Suite: Dedicated for diagnostic testing such as MRI, CT scans, and endoscopy.
  • “Please change into the gown before entering the MRI room.”
  • “The endoscopy will be performed in the special endoscopy suite next door.”

Medical Equipment and Devices

• X-ray Machine: Used for taking internal body images.
  • “The doctor asked for an X-ray machine to check the patient’s chest.”
• Heart Monitor: Monitors a patient’s heart rate and rhythm.
  • “The heart monitor was beeping steadily.”
• Defibrillator: Delivers an electric shock to correct heart rhythm.
  • “The nurse quickly used the defibrillator when the patient collapsed.”
• Injection Needle: For administering medicines or drawing blood.
• Blood Pressure Monitor/Sphygmomanometer: Measures blood pressure.

Patient Mobility and Transport

• Stretcher (including ambulance stretcher): For transporting patients who cannot walk.
• Wheelchair: For patients needing assistance moving within the hospital.
  • Example: “A hospital staff member brought a wheelchair for the patient.”
• Gurney: A wheeled bed for patient transfer.
  • Example: “The patient was transported to the ward on a gurney.”

Nursing Stations and Support Facilities

• Nurse Station: The main base for nurses’ work and patient record management.
  • “If you have a question, please go to the nurse station.”
• Dispensary: Where medications are stored and dispensed.
  • “Your prescription will be ready at the dispensary.”

Specialized Medical Tools

• Otoscope: Device to examine the ears.
  • “The doctor examined the child’s ears using an otoscope.”
• Nebulizer: Turns medicine into a mist for inhalation therapy.
• Forceps: Used during surgery to hold or grasp tissues.
• Scalpel: Small surgical knife for incisions.
• IV Cannula: A thin tube inserted into the vein for drips or medications.
  • “The nurse inserted an IV cannula into the patient’s arm.”
• Bedpan: For bedridden patients to use the toilet.
  • “The elderly patient requested a bedpan.”
• Tongue Depressor: Tool for holding down the tongue during throat exams.
• Catheter: Tube for draining fluids or administering medicine.

Payment and Certificates

• Payment Counter/Cashier: Where you settle bills after treatment.
  • “Please proceed to the payment counter.”
• “Could I have a receipt, please?”
• Medical Certificate/Doctor’s Certificate/Medical Report: Official documents for employers or insurance.
  • “I need a medical certificate for my employer.”
  • “You can request a medical certificate at the front desk.”

Practical Phrases for Hospital Visits

• undergo a test/examination: “I will undergo an endoscopy next week.”
• prepare for a procedure: “Please prepare for the endoscopy.”
• issue a certificate: “The doctor will issue the certificate by Friday.”
• pick up/collect the certificate: “Your certificate will be ready in three days. Please bring your ID when you pick up the certificate.”

Summary

Understanding these expressions will help you communicate more effectively in an English-speaking hospital setting. Familiarizing yourself with facility names and key vocabulary makes your hospital experience safer and less stressful.