In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a consultation with Daniel, a patient presenting with sudden severe flank pain, as his doctor works through the diagnosis, imaging, and management of a kidney stone.
You'll learn how to:
Use key vocabulary including "renal colic," "hematuria," "ureteric stone," "analgesia," and "CTKUB"
Take a pain history that distinguishes the classic wave-like pattern of renal colic
Explain imaging choices to a patient, including what a CT KUB involves
Discuss when a stone is likely to pass on its own versus requiring further intervention
Advise patients on home care, fluid intake, and red-flag symptoms that need urgent review
We explore a full kidney stone consultation from presentation through to pain management, imaging, and safety-netting, and how clear explanations ease a patient through a genuinely painful experience.
This episode is perfect for doctors, nurses, GPs, ED and urology teams, international medical graduates, and healthcare professionals preparing for exams like the OET, who want to sharpen both their clinical English vocabulary and patient communication skills.
Structured lessons, real-world case dialogues, pronunciation practice, and exam preparation — all designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.
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