B2 – Upper Intermediate
If you find yourself in a situation where it is hard to find or set an appointment with your general practitioner (GP in your area, then “Consult Station” could be a solution.
Inside this hi-tech teleconsultation cabin, patients take their own physical checkup all the while a physician remotely guiding them via a video call.
Read the article about this futuristic telemedicine booth.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to have two schools” mean, “Asked what doctors made of the technology, she said there were two schools.”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
- What does “enthused” mean, “But others are very enthused at the prospect of saving time.”? Give 2 synonyms of ‘enthused’. Also try to use this word in your own sentence.
- What does the expression “to give something a go” mean, “But not everyone in the village is willing to give it a go.”? Give 2 synonyms of ‘to give something a go’. Also try to use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are your thoughts on this technology? Do you see it shooting off, especially in your country, in the near future? Why/why not?
- “Elderly people were put off by the very idea of not seeing a doctor in person.” What are your thoughts on this?
- What are the pros and cons of a telemedicine booth?
- France struggles with a shortage of doctors. Does your country suffer from the same problem? Share some things you know about this issue.
- What do you think are reasons for shortage of GPs/doctors in some countries?
- Share your thoughts on: “Why can everyone work from home, but not doctors?”.