HEALTH MATTERS

(assignment number 3)

MAKING A DOCTOR´S APPOINTMENT.

Secretary: Good morning, Doctor Jensen's office, may I help you?
LUCY CLARK: I would like an appointment with Dr. Jensen. I have a referral
from Dr. Smith.
SECRETARY: Fine, what is your card number?
LUCY CLARK: 34239900.
SECRETARY: And your name is ….?
LUCY CLARK: Lucy Clark.
SECRETARY: Would you prefer the appointment in the afternoon or in the
morning?
LUCY CLARK: In the morning please?
SECRETARY: It is Wednesday March 15 at 9am, okay?
LUCY CLARK: Fine, thank you.
SECRETARY: Please bring your health card with you.
MEDICAL PROCEDURES
An examination / a checkup: a medical examination to test your
general state of health.
An x ray: to take a photograph of the inside of someone or something
using x rays.
A shot / an injection: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of
a syringe.
A blood test: a scientific examination of a person´s blood to find out if
they have any diseases or lack any important substances.
An EKG: An electrocardiogram.

MEDICATIONS
Cold tablets
A nasal spray
Cough medicine
Eye drops
Vitamins
An antibiotic

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 Ialways go to a professional doctor for any discomfort I feel and carry out the treatments they
give me
I have only practiced conventional medicine
 WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?
Think and write the medical treatments and practitioners
you would choose for each ailment.
You ( use should)

I fis a common cold, there is no cure as such ,but you could take pain
A cold relievers like actaminophen an oher mild pain relievers.

Treatmentt is done according to the typeof headche if this is a

A headache common headche, it can be treated wth pai relievers like aspirin,
ibuprofen or naproxen
You must first do a physical exam where pain is determined by a
backache professional; If it is normal back pain, it is recommended to take anti-
inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen..
Depending on the pain, different tests are carried out, which is
A stomachache physical and pain relievers are recommended depending on what the
patient has.

Fever is an increase in body temperature. It is usually a sign of

A fever infection. Fever itself is generally harmless and probably helpful.
Fevers generally do not need treatment.
Exactly, your doctor can diagnose an ear infection or other specific
An earache disorder in the symptoms he describes and an exam. Some ear
infections go away without treatment with antibiotics like
acetaminophen.
Nausea and vomiting are frequent signs and symptoms that can be
Vomiting caused by various conditions. Nausea and vomiting are often due to
viral gastroenteritis