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Cataract Surgery Referral
Ophthalmologist (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Filipino) talk through “Cataract Surgery Referral”. You interpret both ways — English into Filipino, and Filipino into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Mrs. Reyes, thank you for coming in today. Your vision test shows the cataract in your left eye has progressed since March. How has your sight been affecting daily tasks?
Doktora, lalo na sa gabi, nahihirapan na akong magmaneho dahil sa ilaw ng mga sasakyan. Malabo rin ang tingin ko kapag nagbabasa, kahit naka-salamin ako.
That's a common symptom of cataracts. I'd like to refer you to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital for surgery, which typically takes about twenty minutes per eye.
Gaano po katagal ang paghihintay bago ang operasyon? Kailangan ko pong makabalik agad sa trabaho, hindi ako makakapagpahinga nang matagal.
The waiting list is currently around eight weeks, but if your vision worsens quickly, we can request an urgent review. Do you have private health insurance?
Wala po akong private insurance, gagamitin ko lang ang Medicare. Puwede ko pa rin bang ipagamot ito nang libre sa ospital?
Yes, cataract surgery is covered under Medicare in the public system, though there may still be some waiting time. I'll add you to the list today.
Salamat po. Kailangan ko po bang mag-ayuno bago ang operasyon, o may ibang paghahanda na dapat kong gawin?
You'll need to fast for six hours beforehand, and someone must drive you home afterwards, since you won't be allowed to drive yourself.
Sige po, tatawagan ko ang anak kong babae para ihatid at isundo ako. Ilang araw po ba akong hindi puwedeng magmaneho pagkatapos ng operasyon?
You shouldn't drive for at least twenty-four hours, and your vision may stay blurry for a few days while it heals completely.
Naiintindihan ko po. Salamat sa paliwanag ninyo, Doktora, mas kumportable na ako ngayon tungkol sa operasyon.
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- waiting listIsalin bilang 'waiting list' o 'listahan ng paghihintay' depende sa konteksto ng usapan.
- private health insuranceSabihing 'private health insurance' o isalin bilang 'pribadong segurong pangkalusugan' upang ipakita na hiwalay ito sa Medicare.
- medicarePanatilihin ang salitang "Medicare" dahil ito ay pangalan ng programa at walang katumbas sa Filipino.
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