ESL Podcast 379 – A Routine Procedure

http://www.eslpod.com/website/show_podcast.php?issue_id=5478795

Slow dialogue: 1:26
Explanations: 3:07
Fast dialogue: 13:24

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Julia: Aren't you nervous about your surgery next week?

Hugh: No, it's a routine procedure. I don't even need to be admitted overnight.

Julia: But aren't you going under general anesthesia? It's not the same as local anesthesia, you know.

Hugh: Yes, I know. This is an out-patient procedure. If the doctors don't think I can go home the same day, they'll just keep me under observation.

Julia: All the same, there may be complications.

Hugh: It's supposed to be a low-risk procedure. If there are post-op problems, I'm sure the doctors will take good care of me.

Julia: But what if they release you too early from the hospital. I've heard that these days doctors are under pressure to free up beds as soon as possible.

Hugh: It's true that I may be impaired after the procedure, but my daughter will be there and I trust her judgment. I'm sure she'll make sure I'm fine to go home before I'm discharged.

Julia: But what if...?

Hugh: Don't worry. Nothing bad is going to happen. If it does, you can say, "I told you so."


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- to be admitted : to be admitted to hospital
- out patient: exam in hospital but don't stay in night (go home before night)
- to keep me under observation : to keep sb in hospital to monitor their health
- all the same : ~ nevertheless, even so
- post-op problem : problems after operation
- to free up : to make available
- to be impaired : to be hurt, to be not at your best


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Thanks,
Duy Lam