HEALTH CONVERSATIONS:

1. A: You don't look so good.

B: I have a major stomachache
A: Did you eat something strange?
B: I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch.
A: Maybe you have food poisoning.
B: Yes, that could have been it, but I haven't been feeling that great for the past
few days.
A: Are you under a lot of stress?
B: Not really. Things have been going OK.
A: Maybe you have a touch of the flu.
B: I think that I might be getting the flu.
2. A: So what brings you to my office today?
B: My tooth is killing me!
A: How long has your tooth been bothering you?
B: It just started hurting me last night.
A: Have you injured your tooth in any way?
B: I think one of my fillings might be coming loose.
A: Do you have a special kind of toothbrush that you like to use?
B: I have an electric toothbrush.
A: Does it bother you when you eat something really sweet?
B: Oh yeah, when I do that, it hurts a lot more!
3. A: I am here to get my prescription filled.
B: Your prescription will be ready in twenty minutes.
A: Do you ever deliver prescriptions by mail?
B: Yes, in fact, you can renew this prescription over the Internet and have it
delivered to your home.
A: How should I take this medication?
B: You should take it twice a day.
A: Should I avoid alcohol with this medication?
B: You need something in your stomach when you take it. Don't drink alcohol
 with this medication.
A: Should I expect any side effects?
B: Sometimes you might feel dizzy, but that isn't common.
4. A: Good morning, I would like to make a doctor's appointment.
B: Can you describe your health concern?
A: I have been having skin problems that aren't going away.
B: Are you in any pain?
A: No. Except for the rash, I feel fine.
B: Would Tuesday or Wednesday be best for you?
A: I would like to come in on Tuesday.
B: I will write you in for that day at 4:00. You can see either Dr. Smith or Dr.
Jones.
A: I would like to see Dr. Smith.
B: I will write you in on that doctor's schedule. See you then.
5. A: Is this Professor Clark's office?
B: This is Professor Clark speaking.
A: This is Kalia from your morning literature class.
B: Yes, what can I do for you?
A: I had a skydiving accident over the weekend and won't be able to come to
school today.
B: My goodness! Are you OK?
A: I broke my leg, but it is healing.
B: How long will you be out of class?
A: I should be able to return by next Monday.
B: Fine. Well, thanks for calling and letting me know you will be absent. I hope
you feel better soon.