B1 – Intermediate
A report in England states that thousands of patients a year wake up during an
operation. One doctor said it happens one in every 19,000 operations. They are now trying to find areas that could be improved during an operation to prevent this from happening.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1409/140914-surgery.html
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think the case of waking up during a surgery is considered carelessness on the doctor’s side? Why or why not?
- Do you know someone who experienced the same situation? Talk about it.
- Have you had a surgery or any major medical procedure in the past? How did it go?
- How do you think you would feel if you woke up in the middle of your operation?
- Would you say that doctors in your country are highly-qualified?