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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.33

AI-Enabled Medical Device Implementation Support at Overseas Medical Institutions / 海外医療機関でのAI搭載医療機器導入支援

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

AI-equipped medical devices are being introduced to overseas medical institutions with comprehensive technical guidance and support.
人工知能搭載の最新医療機器を海外医療機関に導入し、AI機能の技術指導とサポートを提供している場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me describe...(...について説明させてください)
2.We take data protection seriously(データ保護を真剣に考えています)
3.We eliminate personal identifiers...(個人識別情報を削除します...)
4.We validate the system through...(...を通じてシステムを検証しています)
5.We offer a comprehensive training program(包括的なトレーニングプログラムを提供します)
6.We assign a dedicated engineer to...(...に専任のエンジニアを配置します)
7.We can commence installation within...(...以内に設置を開始できます)

1-2 Essential words
1.appreciate(感謝する)
2.calculate(算出する)
3.eliminate(削除する)
4.validate(検証する)
5.assist(支援する)
6.demonstrate(実演する)
7.assign(配置する)
8.ensure(確保する)
9.consult with(相談する)
10.commence(開始する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

AI-equipped medical devices are being introduced to overseas medical institutions with comprehensive technical guidance and support.
人工知能搭載の最新医療機器を海外医療機関に導入し、AI機能の技術指導とサポートを提供している場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Thank you for coming today. We need to understand how the AI diagnostic system works before we introduce it to our medical staff.
(本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。医療スタッフに導入する前に、AI診断システムがどのように機能するのか理解する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
I appreciate the opportunity to explain. Let me describe the core mechanism. First, the AI analyzes medical images using deep learning algorithms. Second, it compares patterns with over 500000 validated cases. Third, it calculates diagnostic accuracy at 94 percent for early detection.
(ご説明の機会をいただき感謝いたします。中核となる仕組みをご説明させてください。第一に、AIはディープラーニングアルゴリズムを使用して医療画像を分析します。第二に、50万件以上の検証済み症例とパターンを比較します。第三に、早期発見における診断精度を94パーセントで算出します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That sounds impressive. However, I am concerned about the learning data. How do you ensure patient privacy and data security?
(それは素晴らしいですね。しかし、学習データについて懸念があります。患者のプライバシーとデータセキュリティをどのように確保していますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We take data protection seriously. All training data is anonymized before processing. We eliminate personal identifiers and encrypt the information during transmission. The system complies with international medical data regulations. This ensures complete confidentiality throughout the learning process.
(データ保護を真剣に考えています。すべてのトレーニングデータは処理前に匿名化されます。個人識別情報を削除し、送信中は情報を暗号化します。システムは国際的な医療データ規制に準拠しています。これにより学習プロセス全体で完全な機密性が確保されます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
I see. What about system reliability? Our doctors need to count on accurate results consistently.
(なるほど。システムの信頼性についてはどうですか?私たちの医師は一貫して正確な結果を頼りにする必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We validate the system through continuous monitoring. The AI undergoes monthly accuracy assessments using new clinical cases. If performance drops below 92 percent, the system triggers an automatic alert and we update the algorithms immediately. We also provide 24-hour technical support to assist your medical team.
(継続的な監視を通じてシステムを検証しています。AIは新しい臨床症例を使用して月次の精度評価を受けます。パフォーマンスが92パーセントを下回ると、システムは自動アラートを発動し、直ちにアルゴリズムを更新します。また、医療チームを支援するために24時間の技術サポートを提供します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
How will you train our staff to utilize this technology effectively?
(このテクノロジーを効果的に活用するために、私たちのスタッフをどのように訓練しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We offer a comprehensive training program. It consists of 3 phases over 2 weeks. Phase 1 covers basic operation and interface navigation. Phase 2 demonstrates how to interpret AI recommendations alongside clinical judgment. Phase 3 focuses on troubleshooting and advanced features. We assign a dedicated engineer to your facility during the first month to ensure smooth adoption.
(包括的なトレーニングプログラムを提供します。2週間にわたる3つのフェーズで構成されています。フェーズ1では基本操作とインターフェースナビゲーションを扱います。フェーズ2では臨床判断と並行してAI推奨事項を解釈する方法を実演します。フェーズ3ではトラブルシューティングと高度な機能に焦点を当てます。スムーズな導入を確保するため、最初の1か月間は専任のエンジニアを貴施設に配置します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That addresses my main concerns. When can we proceed with the installation?
(それで主な懸念事項は解決しました。いつインストールを進めることができますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We can commence installation within 3 weeks after your approval. The setup takes 5 business days, followed immediately by staff training. This timeline allows us to coordinate with your hospital schedule and minimize disruption to current operations.
(ご承認後3週間以内に設置を開始できます。セットアップには5営業日かかり、その直後にスタッフトレーニングが続きます。このスケジュールにより、貴院のスケジュールと調整し、現在の業務への支障を最小限に抑えることができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Excellent. I appreciate your thorough explanation. Let me consult with our medical board and I will contact you by the end of this week.
(素晴らしい。詳細なご説明に感謝します。医療委員会と相談して、今週末までにご連絡いたします。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

AI-equipped medical devices are being introduced to overseas medical institutions with comprehensive technical guidance and support.
人工知能搭載の最新医療機器を海外医療機関に導入し、AI機能の技術指導とサポートを提供している場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Thank you for coming today. We need to understand how the AI diagnostic system works before we introduce it to our medical staff.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
I [感謝する] the opportunity to explain. Let me describe the core mechanism. First, the AI analyzes medical images using deep learning algorithms. Second, it compares patterns with over 500000 [検証する]d cases. Third, it [算出する]s diagnostic accuracy at 94 percent for early detection.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That sounds impressive. However, I am concerned about the learning data. How do you ensure patient privacy and data security?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We take data protection seriously. All training data is anonymized before processing. We [削除する] personal identifiers and encrypt the information during transmission. The system complies with international medical data regulations. This [確保する]s complete confidentiality throughout the learning process.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
I see. What about system reliability? Our doctors need to count on accurate results consistently.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We [検証する] the system through continuous monitoring. The AI undergoes monthly accuracy assessments using new clinical cases. If performance drops below 92 percent, the system triggers an automatic alert and we update the algorithms immediately. We also provide 24-hour technical support to [支援する] your medical team.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
How will you train our staff to utilize this technology effectively?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We offer a comprehensive training program. It consists of 3 phases over 2 weeks. Phase 1 covers basic operation and interface navigation. Phase 2 [実演する]s how to interpret AI recommendations alongside clinical judgment. Phase 3 focuses on troubleshooting and advanced features. We [配置する] a dedicated engineer to your facility during the first month to [確保する] smooth adoption.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That addresses my main concerns. When can we proceed with the installation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We can [開始する] installation within 3 weeks after your approval. The setup takes 5 business days, followed immediately by staff training. This timeline allows us to coordinate with your hospital schedule and minimize disruption to current operations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Excellent. I appreciate your thorough explanation. Let me consult with our medical board and I will contact you by the end of this week.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

AI-equipped medical devices are being introduced to overseas medical institutions with comprehensive technical guidance and support.
人工知能搭載の最新医療機器を海外医療機関に導入し、AI機能の技術指導とサポートを提供している場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Thank you for coming today. We need to understand how the AI diagnostic system works before we introduce it to our medical staff.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
I appreciate the opportunity to explain. [中核となる仕組みをご説明させてください。] First, the AI analyzes medical images using deep learning algorithms. Second, it compares patterns with over 500000 validated cases. Third, it calculates diagnostic accuracy at 94 percent for early detection.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That sounds impressive. However, I am concerned about the learning data. How do you ensure patient privacy and data security?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
[データ保護を真剣に考えています。] All training data is anonymized before processing. [個人識別情報を削除し、送信中は情報を暗号化します。] The system complies with international medical data regulations. This ensures complete confidentiality throughout the learning process.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
I see. What about system reliability? Our doctors need to count on accurate results consistently.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
[継続的な監視を通じてシステムを検証しています。] The AI undergoes monthly accuracy assessments using new clinical cases. If performance drops below 92 percent, the system triggers an automatic alert and we update the algorithms immediately. We also provide 24-hour technical support to assist your medical team.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
How will you train our staff to utilize this technology effectively?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We offer a comprehensive training program. It consists of 3 phases over 2 weeks. Phase 1 covers basic operation and interface navigation. Phase 2 demonstrates how to interpret AI recommendations alongside clinical judgment. Phase 3 focuses on troubleshooting and advanced features. We assign a dedicated engineer to your facility during the first month to ensure smooth adoption.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
That addresses my main concerns. When can we proceed with the installation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We can commence installation within 3 weeks after your approval. The setup takes 5 business days, followed immediately by staff training. This timeline allows us to coordinate with your hospital schedule and minimize disruption to current operations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
Excellent. I appreciate your thorough explanation. Let me consult with our medical board and I will contact you by the end of this week.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A hospital administrator wants to understand the AI diagnostic system before introducing it to medical staff.
The medical device engineer must explain the technology clearly and address concerns about reliability and training.
病院管理者は医療スタッフに導入する前にAI診断システムを理解したいと考えています。
医療機器エンジニアは技術を明確に説明し、信頼性とトレーニングに関する懸念に対処する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Hospital Administrator】:
We are considering your AI diagnostic system. Can you explain how it works and how you will support our medical team?
(貴社のAI診断システムを検討しています。どのように機能するのか、そして私たちの医療チームをどのようにサポートするのか説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Describe the AI mechanism and accuracy
2. Explain data security measures
3. Present system reliability monitoring
4. Outline the training program structure
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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