| Evaluation Dialogue Between Doctor-Patient: |
| Doctor |
Good morning, how did the night go? |
| Patient |
Pues no he dormido muy bien, porque aquí en el hospital no estoy cómodo, quiero estar en mi casa y no tengo claro lo que me ha pasado. |
| Doctor |
You had a stroke. A clot has formed in your brain, which is why you can’t move your leg well. |
| Patient |
También tengo un hormigueo en el brazo derecho y eso no lo tenía ayer. |
| Doctor |
That is probably due to the progression of the stroke. Now we have to look into why you had the stroke. |
| Patient |
¿Y qué van a hacer? |
| Doctor |
We’ll do a test to see if there is correct blood flow from the heart to the brain. |
| Patient |
¿Eso duele? |
| Doctor |
It’s a type of ultrasound. I’d also like you to sit down and start eating. Do you have any trouble swallowing? |
| Patient |
Pues tengo molestias en la garganta. |
| Doctor |
I’m going to examine you. Follow this pen with your eyes. |
| Doctor |
Open your mouth and say “ah.” |
| Doctor |
Raise your arms and legs. |
| Doctor |
Does each side of your body feel the same? |
| Patient |
Siento que muevo peor el lado derecho y lo siento menos. |
| Doctor |
We’re going to start some physical therapy. The doctors will come to assess you, and give you an exercise plan. |
| Patient |
¿Esto se puede repetir? |
| Doctor |
Yes, but that’s why you’re in the hospital, to minimize the risk of a repeat and to improve your quality of life. |
| Patient |
¿Necesito tomar pastillas para esto? |
| Doctor |
Most likely yes, but first we have to finish the tests. |
| Patient |
Vale, muchas gracias, doctor. Ojalá me recupere pronto. |
