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Depression Consultation
GP (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Italian) talk through “Depression Consultation”. You interpret both ways — English into Italian, and Italian into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Thursday's appointment is about how you've been feeling lately—can you tell me a bit more about what's been going on over the past few weeks?
Da circa sei settimane mi sento sempre triste, senza energia, e non provo più interesse per le cose che prima mi piacevano.
Have you noticed any changes in your sleep patterns or appetite recently, and how would you describe your energy levels during the day?
Dormo molto male, mi sveglio verso le quattro del mattino e non riesco più a riaddormentarmi. Ho anche perso l'appetito e sono dimagrito di quattro chili.
I need to ask something important now—have you had any thoughts of harming yourself, or feeling like life isn't worth living lately?
No, non ho pensieri di farmi del male, ma a volte mi sento senza speranza, come se niente potesse davvero migliorare.
Your score suggests moderate depression today. I'd like to refer you to a psychologist through a Medicare mental health plan at Bendigo Health.
Va bene, dottoressa, ma sono preoccupato per il lavoro—quanto tempo dovrò aspettare prima di poter vedere qualcuno?
The mental health plan covers ten sessions this calendar year. If your symptoms don't improve after a few visits, we can reassess together.
Capisco, mi sembra ragionevole. Dottoressa, pensa che dovrei anche prendere dei farmaci per la depressione?
I'll start you on a low-dose antidepressant today, and review you again in two weeks—if there's no improvement, we'll adjust the dose.
Grazie dottoressa, mi sento già un po' più sollevato sapendo che c'è un piano concreto da seguire.
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- medicareSi mantiene il termine inglese 'Medicare', pronunciato normalmente in italiano, senza tradurlo con 'assicurazione sanitaria' generica.
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