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The Medical English Podcast

The Medical English Podcast

Dr Heidi 84 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

The Medical English Podcast helps healthcare professionals improve their English language skills. Hosted by Dr. Heidi, it covers medical terminology, common phrases, and specialized language for various healthcare settings. The podcast breaks down complex jargon, shares real-life scenarios, and offers practical tips to enhance professional communication.

Episodes

Communicating Clearly About Vitamin D | Medical English Podcast (S5E4)
Communicating Clearly About Vitamin D | Medical English Podcast (S5E4) Aug 23, 2026 00:08:07 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we break down vitamin D deficiency — one of the most common findings in clinical practice — with a focus on explaining it to patients without reaching for intimidating jargon.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "deficiency," "osteoporosis," "supplement," "hypercalcemia," and "rickets" with co
Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation | Medical English Podcast (S5E3)
Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation | Medical English Podcast (S5E3) Aug 16, 2026 00:11:31 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we follow a real consultation with Mark, a patient with a twenty pack-year smoking history, as he works with his doctor to try quitting again — this time with the right support in place.You'll learn how to: • Use key vocabulary including "nicotine withdrawal," "cravings," "nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)," "c
Lightheaded, Seeing Stars, and Spinning | Medical English Podcast (S5E2)
Lightheaded, Seeing Stars, and Spinning | Medical English Podcast (S5E2) Aug 9, 2026 00:06:03 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we untangle three patient-reported symptoms that sound similar but mean very different things clinically: lightheaded, seeing stars, and spinning. Getting these right matters — the wrong word can point you toward the wrong diagnosis.You'll learn how to: • Distinguish a woozy, pre-syncope "lightheaded" feeling from true rotational vertig
Thyroid Disorders and Patient Communication | Medical English Podcast (S5E1)
Thyroid Disorders and Patient Communication | Medical English Podcast (S5E1) Aug 5, 2026 00:08:45 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism — two of the most common endocrine conditions you'll encounter on the ward — with a focus on translating clinical terminology into language your patients will actually understand.You'll learn how to: • Pronounce and use "hyperthyroidism," "hypothyroidism," "goi
Cluster Headaches and Patient Communication | Medical English Podcast (S4E32)
Cluster Headaches and Patient Communication | Medical English Podcast (S4E32) May 6, 2026 00:04:47 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into cluster headaches — one of the most painful conditions in medicine — with a focus on how to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients who are in the middle of a severe attack. When a patient is terrified and in agony, the right words are the first dose of medicine.You'll learn how to: • Replace clinical jargon with
Run down, pins and needles, and numb | Medical English (S4E31)
Run down, pins and needles, and numb | Medical English (S4E31) May 3, 2026 00:04:49 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we tackle one of the most practical challenges for healthcare professionals: how to translate what patients are actually saying into precise clinical language — and how to document it correctly. Bridging this gap is essential for accurate records, professional communication, and confident clinical practice.You'll learn how to: • Recognise and transla
Bruising and Bleeding Explained | Medical English | S4E30
Bruising and Bleeding Explained | Medical English | S4E30 Apr 29, 2026 00:05:56 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we do a deep dive into the everyday but surprisingly complex world of bruising and bleeding. Our focus isn't just the clinical facts — it's on how to explain these concepts clearly and confidently to English-speaking patients, without sounding like a medical textbook.You'll learn how to: • Use the plumber analogy to explain how the body&#
Hearing Test | Medical English Podcast (S4E29)
Hearing Test | Medical English Podcast (S4E29) Apr 26, 2026 00:07:42 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we tackle an important and often overlooked area of clinical communication: how to talk to patients about hearing tests. Getting this right matters — hearing loss affects quality of life, safety, and family connection, and clear communication is the first step to helping patients understand and engage with their care.You'll learn how to: • Explai
Nasal Fractures (Broken Nose) | Medical English Podcast (S4E28)
Nasal Fractures (Broken Nose) | Medical English Podcast (S4E28) Apr 22, 2026 00:09:05 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we explore clear and patient-friendly language for managing and explaining nasal fractures (broken nose). Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down key vocabulary and natural expressions used in emergency and ENT consultations:• Nasal fracture – The precise medical term for a broken nose • Deviation
Monitor Closely, Rule Out & Run Tests | Medical English Podcast (S4E27)
Monitor Closely, Rule Out & Run Tests | Medical English Podcast (S4E27) Apr 20, 2026 00:06:28 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we focus on three powerful clinical phrases that doctors and nurses use every day to communicate clearly, professionally, and reassuringly with patients and colleagues. Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down these essential expressions that will help you sound natural and confident in high-pressur
Everyday English for Healthcare Professionals: Book In, Pop In & See How You Go | Medical English Podcast (S4E26)
Everyday English for Healthcare Professionals: Book In, Pop In & See How You Go | Medical English Podcast (S4E26) Apr 15, 2026 00:05:33 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we focus on the small but powerful phrases that make a huge difference in patient communication. Perfect for healthcare professionals who learned English as a second language, we break down three commonly used expressions that will help you build rapport, sound natural, and manage patient expectations with ease:• Book in – Friendly and efficient lang
Endoscopy Explained | Medical English for Healthcare Professionals (S4E25)
Endoscopy Explained | Medical English for Healthcare Professionals (S4E25) Apr 12, 2026 00:06:39 In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we dive into a procedure you will see frequently in clinical practice: endoscopy. While you know the physiology, our focus is on the language you need to communicate clearly, professionally, and reassuringly with patients and colleagues.You’ll learn how to:• Explain what an endoscopy is and why it’s performed• Master essential vocabulary including en

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