At the doctor's

by Anna Caruk

Warm up!
Match the words with the pictures.

7. 6. 4.
1. Swelling
2. Inflammation
3. Prescription
5. 3.. 1. 2.
4. Allergy
5. Medication
6. Virus
7. Blood 9. 10. 8.
8. X-ray
9. Hospital
10. Headache

Ex.1
Which of the following sentences are you most likely to hear at the doctor's?

1. "What seems to be the problem today?"

2. "Can you help me pick out a new outfit for tonight?"
3. "Could you please describe your symptoms to me?"
4. "Can I have a sip of your coffee?"
5. "I'm going to take your blood pressure now."
6. "Can you lend me some money?"
7. "I'm going to prescribe medication to help with your symptoms."
8. "We need to run some tests to determine the cause of your pain."
9. "Can you give me a ride home after my appointment?"
10. "I'm going to refer you to a specialist for further evaluation."
11. "Can you fix my computer while I'm here?"
12. "Please make sure to follow the instructions on your prescription carefully."
13. "Do you think I could be a contestant on a reality TV show?"

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Ex.2
Read the dialogues below and fill in the gaps with the following
sentences:

"My daughter has a cough and a runny nose. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Well, I went swimming in the ocean yesterday. Could that have caused it?"
"I take 20 milligrams of a blood pressure medication daily."
"Yes, both."
"Of course, what seems to be the problem?"

Patient: "Excuse me, I'm not feeling well. Can you help me?"
Doctor: "Of course, what seems to be the problem?"
Patient: "I have a headache and I feel nauseous. I think I might have a fever."
Doctor: "Okay, let's take your temperature and blood pressure to see what's going
on."

Patient: "Hi, I think I have a rash. Can you take a look at it?"
Doctor: "Sure, let me see. Have you been in contact with anything unusual lately?"
Patient: "Well, I went swimming in the ocean yesterday. Could that have caused it?"
Doctor: "It's possible. I'll prescribe some cream to help with the itching."

Patient: "Excuse me, do you speak English?"

Doctor: "Yes, I do. How can I help you?"
Patient: "My daughter has a cough and a runny nose. Do you have any
recommendations?"
Doctor: "Yes, I can recommend some over-the-counter medication to help with her
symptoms. Just make sure she stays hydrated."

Patient: "Hello, I think I might have food poisoning. What should I do?"
Doctor: "Okay, let's take a look. Have you been experiencing any vomiting or
diarrhea?"
Patient: "Yes, both."
Doctor: "Alright, I'll prescribe some medication to help with the symptoms. Make
sure to drink plenty of fluids and avoid solid foods for a little while."

Patient: "Hi, I'm traveling from the United States and I forgot my medication. Can
you help me?"
Doctor: "Of course. What medication do you need and what dosage?"
Patient: "I take 20 milligrams of a blood pressure medication daily."
Doctor: "Okay, let me check if we have that medication in stock. In the meantime,
I'll give you a prescription that you can take to a pharmacy."

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Ex.3
What would you say? Give possible answers to the following questions:

1. What seems to be the problem? 1. .....................................................

2. When did your symptoms start? .....................................................
3. Have you been in contact with 2. .....................................................
anyone who is sick? .....................................................
4. Do you have any allergies or 3. .....................................................
medical conditions I should be .....................................................
aware of? 4. .....................................................
.....................................................
5. Are you currently taking any
5. .....................................................
medications?
.....................................................
6. Have you had any recent surgeries
6. .....................................................
or medical procedures?
.....................................................
7. What is your temperature and 7. .....................................................
blood pressure? .....................................................
8. Have you been traveling recently? 8. .....................................................
9. Have you been drinking plenty of .....................................................
fluids? 9. .....................................................
10. Do you have any questions or .....................................................
concerns about your diagnosis or 10. .....................................................
treatment? .....................................................

Ex.4
Read the short story. Then, retell it using your own words.

Jenna and her husband were on a romantic getaway in the mountains. They had
planned to spend their days hiking and exploring the nearby trails. However, on the
second day of their trip, Jenna twisted her ankle while climbing up a steep slope.
The pain was unbearable, and she could barely walk. They immediately went to a local
clinic to get Jenna's ankle checked out. After a brief examination, the doctor informed
them that Jenna had a sprained ankle and prescribed her painkillers and a brace.
Although disappointed that she couldn't go on their planned hikes, Jenna was grateful
for the doctor's quick diagnosis and treatment. The couple decided to spend the rest of
their trip relaxing in their cozy cabin and enjoying the beautiful views from their porch.
Jenna's ankle gradually improved over the next few days, and by the end of the trip, she
was able to walk without the brace. She realized that even though their trip didn't go
exactly as planned, they still had a wonderful time together, and she was grateful for
the experience.

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Ex.5
Time for Role Plays! :)

Role 1 Role 2
Patient (John) Doctor (Dr. Lee)

Introduce yourself as John, a tourist visiting Introduce yourself as Dr. Lee and ask the patient
from Canada. to describe their symptoms in detail.
Explain your symptoms of stomach pain and Inquire about the patient's medical history,
nausea that have been bothering you for the including any allergies or pre-existing conditions.
past few days. Diagnose the problem and provide treatment
Ask the doctor if they can diagnose the options, along with any necessary prescriptions
problem and provide treatment, as well as or referrals.
inquire about the estimated cost of Discuss the estimated cost of treatment and any
treatment. potential insurance coverage options.

Role 1 Role 2
Patient (Samantha) Doctor (Dr. Hernandez)
Introduce yourself as Dr. Hernandez and ask the
Introduce yourself as Samantha, a tourist patient to describe their symptoms in detail.
visiting from Australia. Inquire about the patient's medical history,
Explain your symptoms of a persistent cough including any allergies or pre-existing conditions.
and shortness of breath. Diagnose the problem and provide treatment
Ask the doctor if they can perform a chest x- options, along with any necessary prescriptions
ray or other diagnostic tests to determine the or referrals.
cause of the problem. Explain any diagnostic tests that may be
necessary, such as a chest x-ray, and discuss the
estimated cost of treatment.

Role 1 Role 2
Patient (Alex) Doctor (Dr. Kim)

Introduce yourself as Dr. Kim and ask the patient

Introduce yourself as Alex, a tourist visiting from to describe their symptoms in detail.
the United States. Inquire about the patient's medical history,
Explain your symptoms of a fever, headache, including any allergies or pre-existing conditions.
and body aches. Diagnose the problem and provide treatment
options, along with any necessary prescriptions
Ask the doctor if they can perform a blood test
or referrals.
or other diagnostic tests to determine the cause Explain any diagnostic tests that may be
of the problem. necessary, such as a blood test, and discuss the
estimated cost of treatment.

Role 1 Role 2
Patient (Emily) Doctor (Dr. Singh)

Introduce yourself as Dr. Singh and ask the

Introduce yourself as Emily, a tourist visiting patient to describe their symptoms in detail.
from England. Inquire about the patient's medical history,
Explain your symptoms of a rash and itchiness including any allergies or pre-existing conditions.
that have been bothering you for a few days. Diagnose the problem and provide treatment
Ask the doctor if they can diagnose the options, along with any necessary prescriptions
problem and provide treatment options, as or referrals.
well as inquire about any potential allergies to Ask the patient about any allergies to
medications. medications and ensure that the prescribed
treatment is safe for them to take.

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Ex.6
Fill in the gaps with the words given.

Introductions:
Hello, doctor. I'm a tourist visiting from
here
[country].
health
My name is [name], and I'm here on holiday.
visiting
I'm [name], and I'm experiencing some health
problems while on vacation.
Symptoms:
I've been experiencing [symptom] for
cough
[duration].
aches
I have a persistent cough and shortness of
for
breath.
I have a fever and body aches.
Medical history:
I have a history of [medical condition]. taking
I'm currently taking [medication]. history
I have allergies to [substance]. allergies
Treatment:
Can you diagnose the problem and provide
medications
treatment options? suggest
What medications do you recommend for my diagnose
condition?
Do you suggest any dietary changes to
improve my health?
Insurance and payment:
Do you accept my travel insurance? cost
What is the estimated cost of treatment? insurance
Can you provide a receipt for my medical receipt
expenses?
Referrals:
Do you recommend any specialists for my
hospital
condition?
appointments
Can you refer me to a local hospital or clinic?
specialists
Are there any follow-up appointments that I
need to make?
Ex.7
Translate into English:

1. Cześć, jestem turystą z [kraju]. 1. Hi, I'm a tourist from [country].

2. Mam problem zdrowotny i 2. I have a health problem and I
potrzebuję porady medycznej. need medical advice.
3. Czy mówi pan/pani po angielsku? 3. Do you speak English?
4. Mam gorączkę i ból gardła. 4. I have a fever and a sore throat.
5. Mam wysypkę i swędzenie skóry. 5. I have a rash and itching skin.
6. Czy mogę umówić się na wizytę u 6. Can I make an appointment to see
lekarza?
a doctor?
7. Czy muszę zapisać się na wizytę?
7. Do I need to make an
8. Czy potrzebuję skierowania do
appointment?
specjalisty?
9. Czy potrzebuję badań 8. Do I need a referral to a specialist?
diagnostycznych? 9. Do I need any diagnostic tests?
10. Czy muszę przygotować się do 10. Do I need to prepare for any tests?
badań? 11. Are there any contraindications
11. Czy istnieją jakieś for my health condition?
przeciwwskazania dla mojego 12. Are there any medications that I
stanu zdrowia? can take?
12. Czy istnieją jakieś leki, które mogę 13. Can the medications I'm taking
przyjmować?
affect my treatment?
13. Czy leki, które przyjmuję, mogą
14. Can I ask for information about
wpłynąć na moje leczenie?
local hospitals or clinics?
14. Czy mogę prosić o informacje
dotyczące lokalnych szpitali lub 15. Do I need to pay attention to my
klinik? diet?
15. Czy muszę zwrócić uwagę na 16. Should I avoid any specific foods
swoją dietę? or drinks?
16. Czy powinienem/-na unikać 17. Can I ask for a prescription for
określonych pokarmów lub medications?
napojów? 18. Can I ask for a copy of my medical
17. Czy mogę poprosić o receptę na records?
leki?
19. Can the doctor recommend a
18. Czy mogę prosić o kopię mojej
good specialist nearby?
dokumentacji medycznej?
20. Can I get a receipt for the
19. Czy lekarz może polecić mi
dobrego specjalistę w pobliżu? treatment?
20. Czy mogę dostać rachunek za
leczenie?

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Ex.8
Describe the pictures in 2-3 sentences.
In case of problems, look at the questions next to the pictures.

What can you see

in the picture?

What is happening
there?

Who or what is the

subject of the photo?

What's in the
background?

Is there anything
interesting or unusual
in the photo?

What emotions or
feelings does the
photo evoke in you?

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