Making an Appointment

(R – Receptionist, P – Patient)

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Dr. Hall's surgery. Er, good morning. I'd like to make an appointment to see a doctor. For which day? For today if possible. I'm sorry, we're fully booked for today. Is tomorrow all right? I'm afraid not. I do feel very ill. Can't you fit me in today at all? Well, you might have to wait a long time but come along at 6.30 this evening. Thank you.

At the Doctor's Surgery

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(D – Doctor, P – Patient)

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Good morning. What's wrong with you? I don't feel very well, doctor. Tell me what seems to be the trouble. I've got a pain in my back. What sort of pain is it? Sharp? Dull? It's very sharp. When did it start? / How long have you been like this? It came on yesterday when I was playing tennis. Let me have a look... How does this feel? It's very sore. Doctor, what do you advise? / What should I do?

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Good morning, Mr. Green. How are you feeling today? Not very well, doctor. I've a headache and my throat is sore. Do you have fever? Yes, it was 37,5 in the morning. My whole body aches. I took a hot lemonade but that didn't help me much. From your symptoms it sounds like the case of the flu. I'll check your throat and lungs now. Take a deep breath, the nurse will take your temperature and blood pressure later. I've a cough, too. Yes. Your throat is inflamed, it's very red. I'll have to give you an injection. Can you give me a prescription for pills instead? I hate injections. An injection is better than pills. If I give you pills you'd probably be ill for a few days. But if I give you an injection you'll feel better tomorrow. Are you sure? Yes, I'm. I'll give you the sick list. You need a complete rest from work. Stay in bed for some days, have plenty of sleep and everything will be all right. Thank you, doctor. Good bye. Good bye. Take care of yourself. Call on me tomorrow.

At the Dentist’s

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Good morning, doctor. One of my teeth aches me, it wants treatment. How long it has been troublesome? On and off for the last week, but today the pain seems to be easier. Does this tooth pain you when I touch it like that? No, it doesn’t. Then you must have the bad tooth stooped before it gets exposed.

At the Chemist’s

(P – Patient, C – Chemist)

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Here is my prescription. Could you make it up for me, please? OK, I'll do it for you straight away. It'll take you some minutes/I’ll have it ready for you by 5.30. Thank you. How often should I take it? The doctor said you should take a spoonful, three times a day after meals. It's written on the bottle. How long should I take the mixture? Until you feel better - three or four days perhaps. Thanks a lot. By the way, what do you suggest for sunburn? This ointment should clear up the trouble. Rub in every four hours.

Ex. 5. Act out the following dialogues.

1. – Good morning. My name is Brown. I have an appointment with Mr Smith for 10.30.

– Yes, certainly, Mr Brown. Mr Smith said you’d be coming over. But would you mind waiting a few minutes? Mr Smith’s on the phone just now. You shall be called in as soon as he’s finished with the call.

2. – When are you having the English exam?

– The day after tomorrow. I’m trembling at the thought. What shall I do?

– Calm yourself. Relax. Are you really so scared?

– No, I’m not. Just excited. That’s all.

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Doctor:	Well, Mr Park. After examining your heart and lungs, I suggest the following. Firstly, you should give up smoking!
Bill:	Oh, but Doctor.
Doctor:	Secondly, you should avoid drinking beer. I recommend milk instead.
Bill:	Milk, but I hate it!
Doctor:	Well, your blood pressure is much too high. You should stop drinking coffee in the mornings.
Bill:	No coffee either!
Doctor:	You are too fat. So you should take long walks in the fresh air. And you should keep to a strict diet for a month.
Bill:	Oh, I don’t fancy that at all!
Doctor:	And how about sports! Well, you should play football or go swimming.
Bill:	Oh!
Doctor:	And you should follow all my instructions if you don’t want to lose even your present state of health.