Welcome to Medical Collocations...

What is a medical collocation? 

Medical collocations are specific combinations of words that are commonly used together within the field of medicine. For example:

• diagnose a disease

• prescribe medication

• perform surgery

• treat a patient

• monitor vital signs

These word combinations are used frequently in the field of medicine, and they often have specific meanings that are different from the individual meanings of the words themselves. Learning these medical collocations is important for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals to be able to effectively communicate with their patients, colleagues, and supervisors in the language of their new country. By using these collocations, they can demonstrate their language proficiency, knowledge of the medical field, and ability to communicate effectively.

Remember, effective communication is key to success in your career and making a difference in the lives of the patients and communities you serve.