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Persistent Headaches at the GP Clinic
GP (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Portuguese) talk through “Persistent Headaches at the GP Clinic”. You interpret both ways — English into Portuguese, and Portuguese into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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So, Ms. Ferreira, can you tell me exactly where the pain is located and how often these headaches have been occurring lately?
Dói mais nas têmporas e atrás dos olhos, doutora. Começou há quase dez dias e piora à tarde, principalmente quando estou no trabalho.
Have you noticed anything that seems to trigger the headaches, such as stress, poor sleep, skipping meals, or too much screen time?
Acho que é o computador, doutora. Tenho dormido mal e às vezes pulo o café da manhã por causa da correria no trabalho.
Do you have any blurred vision, nausea, sensitivity to light, or stiffness in your neck along with the headache?
Não tenho visão embaçada nem enjoo, mas às vezes sinto o pescoço meio duro, principalmente depois de um dia inteiro na frente da tela.
I'd like to check your blood pressure now, and if the headaches don't improve within two weeks, we'll refer you to Royal Adelaide Hospital for a scan.
O que a senhora recomenda para aliviar a dor agora? Posso tomar algum remédio sem receita?
Take paracetamol as needed, drink plenty of water, avoid caffeine late in the day, and try to get regular sleep. Let's review in two weeks.
Entendi. Vou precisar de um atestado? Não posso faltar muitos dias, tenho uma reunião importante na quinta-feira.
I'll write you a medical certificate for three days off work. Please come back sooner if the pain worsens or new symptoms appear.
Muito obrigada, doutora. Vou seguir as orientações e volto se não melhorar dentro desse prazo.
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