B1 – Intermediate
A study done by doctors at Maulana Azad Medical College in India found that when music is played during surgery, it can help a lot with the patients’ faster recovery.
The patients feel less pain. Thereby, needing less painkillers. In addition, they wake up sooner after the surgery and they are also more alert after the operation is finished.
Read the article about how music can help patients recover more quickly after a surgery.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2511/251127-music-therapy-anaesthesia.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “discharge” mean in this sentence, “Our aim is early discharge after surgery.” Use the word in a sentence. Give another meaning of “discharge”.
- What does “clear-headed” mean? “Our aim is early discharge after surgery. Patients need to wake up clear-headed, alert, and ideally pain-free.” Use the word in a sentence and give a synonym.
- Define “pain management”. “She said music helps pain management and reduces patients’ stress after they wake up.” Use the term in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are your thoughts on how helpful music is to patients having a surgery?
- In general, what do you think about the use of music therapy in pain management?
- What are other ways patients can recover quickly from a surgery?
- How can you help someone after they had a surgery?
- Share about a time music helped you or someone you know heal or recover.