Reading and Drawing Conclusions (Inferences), Schemes and Mind Maps of Medicine

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 We would like for you to take a pre-test to

see what you already know.

 Subtle suggestions expressed without direct

statement; reading between the lines and looking for the implied meaning in words and actions.

 A reasoned guess about what you don’t know made

on the basis of what you do know.

 An inference is not stated directly; it is implied.

 Take a look at the reading sample provided.

Without the context for the sample, can you answer the following questions about it?

1. What is the article about?

2. How did you know (or, how can you guess?)

3. Who is the intended audience? How can you

tell?

 Drawing Conclusions: Using hints as well

as facts to make a logical deduction from both stated ideas and unstated assumptions.

 Prior Knowledge: Having the right

background knowledge needed to grasp the details that are frequently implied rather than directly spelled out.

What can be inferred about the situation? Who is Mr. Snuggles?

 “Honey, did we bring a map?”

 A woman is walking down the street calling, “Here, Mr. Snuggles! Snuggles? It’s time to come home, Mr. Snuggles!”

Examples fromReading Now by Amy Olsen

Understanding the

Literal Meaning

 Having a firm grasp.

 Understanding stated ideas and facts. Allows you to move to higher level thinking.

Reading passage

How it might appear on an exam

Indicative Planning Indicative Planning is the fourth economic model, and it is the system used by Japan, in conjunction with a market system. This is a method of planning that allows different producers to meet with the government to set policies for the good of the people. It is dissimilar to central planning, which has an imperative plan. In the indicative planning system, as its name implies, companies give the government an indication of what they plan to do.

What can we infer about indicative planning?

A. It is not a policy- making process B. Is used in Asian markets C. Allows for producers to meet with government to set policy. D. None of these

Source: “Economics and Health Care.” Working in Health Care: What you Need to Know to Succeed (p. 45). M. Drafke (1994).

Reading Passage

How it Might Appear on an Exam

“The apartheid government tried to brainwash the white population in order to perpetuate their regime. Consequently I learned to question everything and to not accept the status quo. I automatically learned to mistrust the system. This questioning transferred itself to how I feel about the conventional medical system where I believe that many if not most regular doctors are also brainwashed.”

• Dr. Frank Lipman, MD, Founder and Director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York, New York

What is the most striking (or surprising) detail from Dr. Lipman’s interview? A. He questions everything B. He refuses to accept the status quo C. He believes doctors are brainwashed D. He trusts Western medicine

Source: “Frank Lipman, MD: Where Eastern Medicine Meets Western Medicine.” Alternative Therapies 15.1 (2009). 69.

Add Up the Facts

 Consider all facts taken together.

What is the writer trying to suggest? What do the facts point toward? Why did the author include these facts?

Be Alert to Clues

 Numerous hints pointing toward an inference.

 Be aware of word choices and details.  Emphasized ideas.

 Direct commentary.

Reading Passage

How it Might Appear on an Exam

Touch For a child, a touch holds great significance: Aladdin produces a genie by touching the magic lamp; Cinderella’s coach appeared at the touch of her fairy godmother’s wand; and handsome princes awaken beautiful, bewitched princesses with their kisses. Adults, too, give touch great symbolic meaning in everyday conversation. They promise to “keep in touch,” are “touched” by a tender scene in a film, and accredit the hostess with having a “special touch” for hospitality.

Based on the passage, what do you think this article is about? A. Respectful communication B. Working with a child or adolescent C. Respect for your profession D. Respect for a diverse society

From:Health Professional and Patient Interaction. R. Purtilo & A Haddad. PA: W.B. Saunders Co., 2002. p. 174.