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Wound Care: Lacerations, Abrasions and Sutures | Medical English Podcast (S5E19)

21 Oct 2026 · 6:42 · S5 E19

In this episode of the Medical English Podcast, we explore wound care — from lacerations and abrasions to sutures and necrosis — with a focus on using precise clinical terminology and translating it into clear, patient-friendly English.

You'll learn how to:

• Use key vocabulary including "laceration," "abrasion," "hemostasis," "suture," and "necrosis"

• Distinguish a traumatic laceration from a surgical incision, and understand why the difference matters clinically

• Describe the four phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation

• Translate clinical terminology into patient-friendly language, such as "graze or scrape" for abrasion, "stitches" for sutures, and "dead skin" when explaining necrosis

• Avoid common communication mistakes, including using incision for a traumatic wound or suggesting that a superficial abrasion needs suturing

We explore the essential language of wound assessment and wound care, and how switching between precise clinical terminology and simple patient-friendly English can improve understanding and build trust.

This episode is perfect for doctors, nurses, ED and wound-care teams, international medical graduates, and healthcare professionals preparing for exams like the OET, who want to sharpen both their clinical English vocabulary and patient communication skills.

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Structured lessons, real-world clinical communication, medical vocabulary, and exam preparation — all designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with confidence.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

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