In this episode of the OET Podcast, practise your OET Listening Part A skills with a realistic GP consultation involving a 34-year-old patient experiencing a persistent asthma flare-up.
Listen to the consultation and complete the clinical notes by filling in the missing information using the exact words or phrases spoken by the patient — just like you may need to do in the OET Listening sub-test.
You'll practise how to:
• Identify key details about respiratory symptoms and their duration
• Recognise potential asthma triggers from a natural patient conversation
• Pick out relevant information about medication use, allergies and family history
• Identify how symptoms are affecting sleep, work and physical activity
• Record answers accurately using the patient's own words
The consultation explores chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath, as well as potential triggers including cold air, strong smells and a recent respiratory infection. You'll also hear about increased reliever use, night-time symptoms and the impact of worsening asthma on the patient's work and everyday activities.
After completing the exercise, listen again with the answers revealed so you can check your responses and identify any details you may have missed.
This episode is ideal for doctors, nurses, international medical graduates and other healthcare professionals preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET) who want realistic Listening Part A practice and greater confidence extracting key clinical information from patient consultations.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.
