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Palliative Care Planning at Calvary Mater Newcastle
Palliative Care Nurse (speaking English) and Daughter (speaking Italian) talk through “Palliative Care Planning at Calvary Mater Newcastle”. 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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Thank you for coming in today, Mrs Colombo. I'd like to talk through your father's care plan here at Calvary Mater Newcastle, and answer any questions you have.
Grazie dottoressa. Sono molto preoccupata, non riesce quasi a mangiare e si lamenta spesso di dolore. C'è qualcosa che potete fare per aiutarlo a stare più comodo?
We can review his pain medication every four hours if needed, and adjust the dose safely without causing him extra distress or drowsiness.
Capisco. Pensavo di portarlo a casa, ma non so se saremmo in grado di gestirlo da soli. È meglio che resti qui in ospedale?
He won't need to move wards unless his condition changes significantly, so he can stay in this familiar room for now.
Questo mi tranquillizza un po'. Possiamo venire a trovarlo anche la sera tardi, o ci sono orari precisi da rispettare?
Visiting hours are flexible here, so family can come any time, even overnight if you'd like to stay close to him tonight.
Mio padre è molto religioso, va sempre a messa. C'è un cappellano cattolico che può venire a parlargli, magari anche pregare con lui?
The hospital chaplain visits daily at ten in the morning, but you can request a priest at any other time, day or night.
Capisco, grazie. Un'altra cosa mi preoccupa... quando arriverà quel momento, cosa dobbiamo fare? Ci sono documenti o pratiche che dovremo sbrigare subito?
Our social worker will help you with the paperwork afterwards, so you won't need to manage everything on your own during this difficult time.
Grazie di cuore, infermiera. Mi sento più tranquilla sapendo che non saremo lasciati soli ad affrontare tutto questo.
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