OET Speaking Practice: Varicose Veins Role Play

Front

Nurse: Hi good morning my name is Oetans, one of the registered nurses in this community health center. May I know your name for the record?

Back

Patient: Good morning nurse my name is Wilson Martha.

Front

Nurse: Hi Martha, May I know what brings you here today?

Back

Patient: Nurse, I am very much concerned about the varicose veins on my left leg, which have become increasingly itchy.

Front

Nurse: Don't worry Martha we are here to help you. Let me examine your leg please.

Back

Patient: Sure you may please.

Front

Nurse: Well, from my examination I could see the inflammation of varicose veins. May I know about your health in general please?

Back

Patient: I am healthy. I do not have any other health concerns.

Front

Nurse: For better understanding, I would like to collect a few details from you. May I proceed?

Back

Patient: Sure, you may please proceed.

Front

Nurse: How long have you been feeling the itching?

Back

Patient: The itching started a few months ago; however, in the last couple of weeks some of the veins have become much itchier.

Front

Nurse: Can you please tell me how severe it is?

Back

Patient: At the beginning it was not so severe but in the last couple of weeks it became so vigorous and unbearable.

Front

Nurse: Have you ever noticed issues like swelling, the feeling of heat, or any other issue?

Back

Patient: Yes I do notice some when I scratch. My skin is becoming red and there are scabs forming as well. I found my veins are just a bit swollen, perhaps they don't feel hot.

Front

Nurse: From my assessment and your words it might be a condition called venous stasis dermatitis, which is the reason for itchiness. Is it clear to you Martha?

Back

Patient: Yes nurse. I understand that.

Front

Nurse: Have you tried any remedies for your condition?

Back

Patient: Well, I haven't used any medicated creams; however, I occasionally used moisturizers but they didn't seem to help.