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Depression Follow-Up: Medication Review and Psychology Referral
GP (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Mandarin) talk through “Depression Follow-Up: Medication Review and Psychology Referral”. You interpret both ways — English into Mandarin, and Mandarin into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Since our appointment two weeks ago, how has your mood been overall, and have you noticed any changes in your sleep, appetite, or energy levels?
医生，这两周我的情绪还是比较低落，晚上睡不着，白天也没有胃口，感觉很没有精神。
Have you experienced any side effects from the medication, such as nausea or dizziness, and have you had any thoughts of harming yourself recently?
没有自杀的想法，医生，不过我最近吃药后有点恶心，胃不太舒服。
That's reassuring. Let's continue the same dose, and I'll refer you to a psychologist under Medicare's Better Access scheme for six sessions.
看心理医生大概需要多少费用？我不知道自己能不能负担得起。
With a valid referral, Medicare provides a rebate for up to ten psychology sessions each calendar year, though extra sessions require another referral.
如果我情绪特别糟糕的时候，可以打生命热线（Lifeline）求助吗？
Yes, if you ever feel overwhelmed or unsafe, you can call Lifeline anytime, day or night, on thirteen eleven fourteen.
谢谢医生，那我们下次大概什么时候再见面？
Let's meet again in two weeks to review your progress. Please continue the medication unless the side effects become severe, and contact me sooner if needed.
好的，谢谢您的帮助，我会按时吃药，如果不舒服会尽快联系您。
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