您今天感觉怎么样？
Nín jīntiān gǎnjué zěnmeyàng?
How are you feeling today?
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Clinical scenarios in Mandarin
Ward round communication in Mandarin — phrases for doctors
Ward rounds require clear, efficient communication with patients about their condition, progress, and management plan. This guide provides structured Mandarin for daily ward round interactions.
Clinical context
During ward rounds, time is limited. Clinicians need concise, clear Mandarin to update patients on their condition, explain test results, describe procedures, and address concerns.
Step 1: Greet and identify the patient
Confirm patient identity and introduce the team.
Step 2: Ask how the patient is feeling
Brief symptom check since last review.
Step 3: Explain test results simply
Communicate results in plain Mandarin without medical jargon overload.
Step 4: Explain today's plan
Medications, procedures, imaging planned for the day.
Step 5: Address questions
Invite and answer patient questions before leaving.
High-yield phrases
检查结果是正常的
Jiǎnchá jiéguǒ shì zhèngcháng de
The test results are normal
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今天的治疗计划是...
Jīntiān de zhìliáo jìhuà shì...
Today's treatment plan is...
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您有什么问题吗？
Nín yǒu shénme wèntí ma?
Do you have any questions?
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Example clinical dialogue
doctor
早上好，王先生。我是值班医生。您今天感觉怎么样？
Zǎoshàng hǎo, Wáng xiānsheng. Wǒ shì zhíbān yīshēng. Nín jīntiān gǎnjué zěnmeyàng?
Good morning, Mr Wang. I am the doctor on duty. How are you feeling today?
patient
比昨天好一点了，但还是有点胸痛。
Bǐ zuótiān hǎo yīdiǎn le, dàn háishi yǒudiǎn xiōng tòng.
A little better than yesterday, but still some chest pain.
doctor
好的。您昨天做的心电图结果是正常的。
Hǎo de. Nín zuótiān zuò de xīndiàntú jiéguǒ shì zhèngcháng de.
Good. Your ECG from yesterday was normal.
patient
那太好了。那我的血液检查呢？
Nà tài hǎo le. Nà wǒ de xuèyè jiǎnchá ne?
That's good. What about my blood tests?
doctor
血液检查显示轻度贫血，我们今天会给您补铁。
Xuèyè jiǎnchá xiǎnshì qīngdù pínxuè, wǒmen jīntiān huì gěi nín bǔ tiě.
The blood tests show mild anaemia — we will give you iron today.
doctor
今天我们还计划给您做胸部X光检查。
Jīntiān wǒmen hái jìhuà gěi nín zuò xiōngbù X guāng jiǎnchá.
We also plan to do a chest X-ray today.
patient
好的，我有什么需要注意的吗？
Hǎo de, wǒ yǒu shénme xūyào zhùyì de ma?
OK, is there anything I need to be aware of?
doctor
请您继续休息，如果胸痛加重请马上告诉护士。
Qǐng nín jìxù xiūxi, rúguǒ xiōng tòng jiāzhòng qǐng mǎshàng gàosu hùshi.
Please continue resting. If the chest pain worsens, please tell the nurse immediately.
Common mistakes
- Using complex medical terms without explanation — always simplify for patient understanding
- Rushing the update — patients need time to process information
- Forgetting to ask if the patient has questions before leaving
FAQ
How do I practise ward round communication in mandarin?
During ward rounds, time is limited. Clinicians need concise, clear Mandarin to update patients on their condition, explain test results, describe procedures, and address concerns.