medical jargon that doctors learning english should learn

 Here are some medical jargon terms that doctors learning English may find helpful to learn:

1. Anatomical terms:

• Anterior: towards the front of the body
• Posterior: towards the back of the body
• Medial: towards the midline of the body
• Lateral: away from the midline of the body
• Superior: above or higher in position
• Inferior: below or lower in position

2. Diagnostic terms:

• Differential diagnosis: a list of possible conditions that could be causing a patient's symptoms
• Prognosis: the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition
• Comorbidity: the presence of more than one medical condition in a patient

3. Treatment terms:

• Pharmacotherapy: treatment with medications
• Surgical intervention: treatment with surgery
• Palliative care: care aimed at providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life, often for patients with serious or terminal illnesses

4. Imaging terms:

• Computed tomography (CT): a type of imaging that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the body
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a type of imaging that uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of the body
• Ultrasonography: a type of imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues

5. Medical abbreviations:

• ECG: electrocardiogram (a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart)
• CBC: complete blood count (a test that measures various components of the blood)
• BID: twice daily (as in medication dosing)

Remember, it's important to be aware of context and to communicate in a way that is appropriate for your patient's level of understanding. Always strive to explain medical terms in plain language that your patients can understand.