Conversational english-

functional english
1102-at the doctor’s
office

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At the doctor’s office
 Doctor: So what can I do for you today?
Man: Well, I’ve been having really bad headaches, and
sometimes I feel dizzy.
Doctor : How long have you been feeling like this?
Man: I think… About a week, maybe.
Doctor : And did it start suddenly? Did anything happen which
might have caused it?
Man: I don’t know. I’ve never felt like this before.
Doctor : Okay, for today, I’ll give you a prescription for some
painkillers. Do you have any allergies?
Man: No, not that I know of.
Doctor : It’s just paracetamol. It’ll help you with the
headaches. I’m also going to refer you to a specialist at the
hospital. They’ll call you up to arrange an appointment.
Man: Do you think it’s something serious?
Doctor : It could be a lot of things. If I were you, I’d just get
plenty of rest; don’t overexert yourself, and wait for the
appointment with the specialist next week.
Man: Okay, thank you, doctor.
Doctor : Don’t forget your prescription!
Man: Oh, yes, thanks.
Explaining symptoms
 Doctor: Hello, Mr Smith can you tell
me what your symptoms are Explaining to a doctor we would
please?
use 'I have' + ing and the
 Patient:: sure, since last week I have
been coughing a lot. verb (sneezing)
 Other ways to explain (coughing for I have been sneezing a lot.
a while and still coughing). My head has been hurting since
 I have been coughing a lot recently yesterday.
 I have been coughing for the last I’ve been having headaches for
few days
a week now.
I have been coughing since

yesterday (yesterday could be I have been feeling tired and
changed to, this morning, this weak.
afternoon or last
I haven't been sleeping well due
 feel dizzy when I stand up.
to me coughing and sneezing.
 I feel under the weather. This is a I have a bad back(I have a
English saying which means
someone feels slightly poorly. backache
 I feel run down. Some one who is run I have a sore throat.
down usually means that they need
a rest. I have a fever.

 Doctor: So what can I do for you today?
Man: Well, ______
Doctor : How long have you been feeling
like this?
Man: I think… About_____.
Doctor : And did it start suddenly? Did
anything happen which might have
caused it?
Man: I don’t know. I’ve never felt like this
before.
Doctor : Okay, for today, I’ll give you
a prescription _____. Do you have any
allergies?
Man: No, not that I know of.
Doctor : It’s just _______It’ll help ________I’m
also going to refer you to a specialist at the
hospital. They’ll call you to arrange an
appointment.
Man: Do you think it’s something serious?
Doctor : It could be a lot of things. If I were
you___
 Man: Okay, thank you, doctor.
Doctor : Don’t forget your prescription!
Man: Oh, yes, thanks.
Explaining to a doctor we would
use 'I have' + ing and the
verb (sneezing)
I have been sneezing a lot.
My head has been hurting since
yesterday.
I have been having headaches
for a week now.
I have been feeling tired and
weak.
I haven't been sleeping well due
to me coughing and sneezing.
I have a bad back I have +
noun
I have a sore throat. I have +
noun
I have a fever. I have + noun
Phoning an appointment

 You: Good afternoon

 Receptionist: Hello Mr Smith
 Mr Smith: I would like to make an appointment to
see the doctor as soon as possible please.
 You : I,m sorry the doctor is very busy today, but
he is free this tomorrow morning. Is 9 am all right
for you?
 You : Yes, that is fine thanks I will there for 9, thank
you for your time.
 Receptionist: you are welcome see you tomorrow.
 Describing pains  Doctor: So what can I do for you today?
Man: Well, ______
Doctor : How long have you been feeling like
this?
Man: I think… About_____.
 I have a Dull pain • I have fever Doctor : And did it start suddenly? Did anything
• I have a sorethroat happen which might have caused it?
 I have a Man: I don’t know. I’ve never felt like this
Sharp/pulsing pain • I have a headache before.
 I have a throbbing • I have stomachache Doctor : Okay, for today, I’ll give you
a prescription _____. Do you have any
pain • I see blurry
allergies?
 I have a slight pain • I feel burning pain  Doctor: We need to run some blood tests.
• I feel itchy
 I feel a tingling or  Doctor: Ok stand up and I’m going to check
numbness • Cramps
you out
(sensation) • I have a rash
 Ok: stretch your arm I’n going to take your
 I feel a burning pain • I pick up this condition after… pressure
• I throw up when I eat…
 I feel itchy in…  Doctor: Ok, breathe deeply and releasse,
• I pass out when I run… inhale, exhale
 I feel cramps.. Man: No, not that I know of.
• When I walk I feel wear out
Doctor : It’s just _______It’ll help ________I’m also
 I have been feeling • The acne problem has flared up
going to refer you to a specialist at the
a pain/itchy hospital. They’ll call you to arrange an
• Your cough will clear up after
 I have been some days if you take the appointment.
medicine Man: Do you think it’s something serious?
coughing…
Doctor : It could be a lot of things. If I were
 I can’t move my….+ you___

 I feel a pain right in  Man: Okay, thank you, doctor.

this region… Doctor : Don’t forget your prescription and if
you feel worse call me ASAP!
 I feel a pain when I Man: Oh, yes, thanks.
move the…