Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Medicine & Health

À la: In the style of, for example: à l’Anglaise (English style); à la Française (French style); à la Maison (style of the house).

Apèritif: Drink served prior to a meal in order to stimulate the appetite

Back of house : work areas not seen or used by customers, e.g. stillroom, linen room, floor pantry

Bistro: small informal restaurant, bar or nightclub.

Brasserie: small restaurant and bar where food and drinks are served. French in origin

Brunch:late morning meal that often replaces both breakfast and lunch

Canteen:style of restaurant found in a school, hospital or industrial catering where the style of service is usually self-service. This term may also indicate a temporary or mobile eating place set up in an emergency.

Couvert: a cover;

Direct Speech (El Estilo Directo)

When we want to report exactly what another person has said, we use direct speech. With this style, what the person said is placed between quotation marks (“...”) and must be word for word.

Examples of Direct Speech

• “I am going to London next week,” she said. (“Voy a Londres la semana que viene,” ella dijo.)
• “Do you have a pen I could borrow?” he asked. (“¿Tienes un bolígrafo que puedas prestarme?” él preguntó.)
• Alice said, “I love to dance.” (Alice dijo, “Me encanta bailar.”)
• Chris asked, “Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night?” (Chris preguntó, “¿Te gustaría cenar conmigo mañana por la noche?”)

Tense Changes: Direct to Reported Speech

When converting direct... Continue reading "Mastering Direct Speech in English Grammar" »

Keep the Wolf from the Door

To earn enough money to live on; to make ends meet. (Original definition: reach end of month)

Chicken Out

To decide not to do something because you are too frightened. (Spanish: rajarse)

Be a Fly on the Wall

To observe a situation secretly without being noticed; to spy.

Get By

To manage to live or accomplish something with difficulty; to live on.

Brought Up

Raised; educated and cared for as a child.

Making Waves

To cause trouble or excitement; to make conflict.

To Be Chalk and Cheese

To be completely different from each other.

Stick It Out

To endure a difficult situation; to persevere. (Original definition: aguantarse dread)

Hate Assertive

To be an open person. (Note: This phrase is uncommon in standard English, and its meaning here

Herbie's Telepathic Abilities

What special power does Herbie have?

Herbie can read people’s minds.

How does Herbie use this power?

• Susan: The robot makes her believe Milton loves her, which is untrue.
• Alfred: Herbie makes Alfred believe it doesn’t know what went wrong, despite knowing the truth.
• Bogert: Herbie tells Bogert he will be the next director and is a better mathematician than the robot.
• Milton: Because the robot told Susan that Milton is in love with her, she changes her treatment of him, which confuses Milton.

Why does the robot behave this way?

Because it cannot harm humans, and telling the truth would hurt their feelings. It is protecting them emotionally.

How and why does Susan Calvin destroy Herbie?

She gives the robot a problem that... Continue reading "I, Robot Analysis: Herbie, Nestor, and Byerley Explained" »

Global Waste Facts: True or False?

• There is not enough room for everyone’s rubbish anymore. (True)
• The smoke from burning rubbish is bad for people’s health. (True)
• In England, the government used to pay people to throw rubbish in the streets. (False)
• In the Philippines, many people died when a rubbish hill fell on a village. (True)
• It is easier to repair computers and phones than to buy new ones. (False)
• Packaging makes things look better. (True)
• China throws away more rubbish than any other country in the world. (False)
• Glass is one of the easiest things to recycle. (True)
• When you buy things made of paper, you should look for the recycled sign. (True)
• Plastic bags kill thousands of fish and other animals. (True)

What Can Be Made by Recycling?

• Fruits

Business Ethics: The "Life and Death in Assisted Living" Case

This case study examines four ethical obligation structures, the constituencies of ethical business, professional ethics, and the ethical dilemmas presented by the "Life and Death in Assisted Living" scenario.

The Assisted Living Industry Landscape

Assisted living facilities house almost a *million American seniors* and represent a *billion-dollar business*.

George McAfee's Tragic Story

George McAfee, an elderly man suffering from *dementia*, required specialized care. His family selected Cypress Court, an assisted living home charging over $4000 monthly. However, after its acquisition by *Emeritus Corporation*, the quality of care significantly deteriorated.

A Fatal Incident of Neglect

One... Continue reading "Assisted Living Ethics: Corporate Neglect and Elder Care Safety" »

Topic 8: Nutrition and Health Vocabulary

• Addicted: Someone who smokes a lot and cannot give up smoking.
• Calcium: The little boy always breaks his bones because he does not have sufficient calcium.
• Calories: The large calorie is equal to 1000 cal.
• Anemia: She is pale; she suffers from anemia.
• Carbohydrates: Potatoes, bread, and rice contain higher levels of carbohydrates.
• Craving: The young woman is obese (she cannot stop eating) due to constant craving.
• Cut out: The nutritionist advised her to cut out eating unhealthy snacks.
• Diet: The nutritionist gave the patient a strict diet to follow.
• Fat: Please do not eat fat; it is very harmful, especially if you suffer from high cholesterol.
• Folic Acid: Pregnant women should take folic acid in the first three

Facebook Activity and Friends: A Statistical Analysis

Independent-Samples T-Test for Gender Differences in Facebook Activity

An independent-samples t-test was conducted to determine if activity on Facebook differed by gender. Overall, the activity on Facebook for females (M = 6.41, SD = 0.955) is significantly higher than the activity on Facebook for males (M = 3.42, SD = 1.802), t(120.568) = 12.93, p < .001 (< .05).

One-Way ANOVA for Generational Differences in Number of Facebook Friends

A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to compare the difference in the number of Facebook friends among three generations (Generation X, Y, and Z). The F-test is statistically significant, F(2, 149) = 34.406, p < .001. The dependent variable... Continue reading "Generational Differences in Facebook Activity and Friends: A Statistical Analysis" »

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Essential English Vocabulary Categories

Family and People

• Family: ex-husband, ex-wife, kids, only child, orphan, partner, triplets.
• People’s ages: adult, baby, child, teenager, toddler.
• Describing character: serious, arrogant, hard-working, organized, easy-going, confident, ambitious, intelligent, romantic, quiet, independent, innovative, creative, charming, reasonable, mature, modest, sociable, loyal, sensitive, optimistic, pessimist, vain.
• How you feel: confused, satisfied, disappointed, nervous, depressed, relieved, frustrated, shocked, excited, stressed, homesick, upset.
• Love and marriage: divorced, married, separated, single, widowed, affair, fancy, go out with, live with, relationship, romantic, split up.

The Human Body and Senses

• Your body: