我需要向您解释...
Wǒ xūyào xiàng nín jiěshì...
I need to explain...
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Clinical scenarios in Mandarin
Obtaining informed consent in Mandarin — clinical phrases
Obtaining valid informed consent requires clear explanation of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives. This guide provides structured Mandarin phrases for consent discussions in clinical settings.
Clinical context
Informed consent is both a legal and ethical requirement. For Mandarin-speaking patients, consent must be obtained in a language they understand. This guide supports direct communication without reliance on informal interpreters.
Step 1: Explain the procedure
What the procedure is and why it is needed.
Step 2: Explain the benefits
What the patient stands to gain from the procedure.
Step 3: Explain the risks
Common and serious risks in plain language.
Step 4: Explain alternatives
What happens if the patient declines.
Step 5: Confirm understanding and consent
Check comprehension and obtain agreement.
High-yield phrases
这个手术的目的是...
Zhège shǒushù de mùdì shì...
The purpose of this procedure is...
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常见的风险包括...
Chángjiàn de fēngxiǎn bāokuò...
Common risks include...
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您同意进行手术吗？
Nín tóngyì jìnxíng shǒushù ma?
Do you consent to the procedure?
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Example clinical dialogue
doctor
王先生，我需要向您解释一下我们计划做的手术。
Wáng xiānsheng, wǒ xūyào xiàng nín jiěshì yīxià wǒmen jìhuà zuò de shǒushù.
Mr Wang, I need to explain the procedure we are planning.
doctor
我们需要在您的心脏血管里放一个支架，来帮助血液流通。
Wǒmen xūyào zài nín de xīnzàng xuèguǎn lǐ fàng yīgè zhījià, lái bāngzhù xuèyè liútōng.
We need to place a stent in your coronary artery to help blood flow.
patient
这个手术有风险吗？
Zhège shǒushù yǒu fēngxiǎn ma?
Are there risks with this procedure?
doctor
所有手术都有一定的风险。常见的包括出血和感染。严重但少见的并发症包括心脏病发作或中风。
Suǒyǒu shǒushù dōu yǒu yīdìng de fēngxiǎn. Chángjiàn de bāokuò chūxuè hé gǎnrǎn. Yánzhòng dàn shǎojiàn de bìngfā zhèng bāokuò xīnzàng bìng fāzuò huò zhòngfēng.
All procedures carry some risk. Common risks include bleeding and infection. Serious but rare complications include heart attack or stroke.
doctor
如果我们不做手术，心脏的血液供应会继续减少，这对您的健康有很大的威胁。
Rúguǒ wǒmen bù zuò shǒushù, xīnzàng de xuèyè gōngyìng huì jìxù jiǎnshǎo, zhè duì nín de jiànkāng yǒu hěn dà de wēixié.
If we do not do the procedure, blood supply to your heart will continue to decrease, which is a serious threat to your health.
doctor
您明白这些内容吗？您同意进行手术吗？
Nín míngbái zhèxiē nèiróng ma? Nín tóngyì jìnxíng shǒushù ma?
Do you understand all of this? Do you consent to the procedure?
patient
我明白了。我同意。
Wǒ míngbái le. Wǒ tóngyì.
I understand. I consent.
Common mistakes
- Rushing consent — allow adequate time for questions
- Listing every possible risk — focus on common and serious risks
- Not documenting that consent was given in patient's language
FAQ
How do I practise obtaining informed consent in mandarin?
Informed consent is both a legal and ethical requirement. For Mandarin-speaking patients, consent must be obtained in a language they understand. This guide supports direct communication without reliance on informal interpreters.