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    The document discusses making appointments with doctors and talking about medical treatments. It lists different types of doctors like pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, and oncologists. It provides expressions for making appointments, including stating availability and scheduling dates and times. Suggestions are given for common medical situations and treatments like taking medicine, getting rest, and avoiding activities. Advice is recommended for scenarios like having a cold, food poisoning, pregnancy, and hangovers. Traditional and modern medicine are discussed along with home remedies. Agreement or disagreement is sought on health-related sayings.

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    Health: Making appointment and talking about treatments

    Pediatrician Orthopedic surgeon


    Psychiatrist Anesthetist
    Neurologist Oncologist
    Rheumatologist Radiologist
    Ophthalmologist Plastic surgeon

    Discussion:

    1. Can you think of other doctors?

    2. If you were a doctor, what kind of doctor would you be?

    3. Do you think doctors get paid too much money?

    4. Do you trust your doctors completely or do you fact-check the doctor on the internet?

    Expressions: Making an appointment

    • I would like to make an appointment.

    • Could I make an appointment?

    • Would it be possible to see the doctor tomorrow?

    • At (time): I’m available at 3 pm.

    • On (day): I’m not available on Wednesday.

    • In (month/year): The doctor can see you in January.

    • I can’t come at 3 on Tuesday.

    • I am able to come on January 5th at 10:30.

    Practice: You are not feeling well. Call the doctor’s office, explain your symptoms, and make an
    appointment.

    *Use the expressions we have covered

    Talking about treatments:

    Do you prefer traditional or modern medicine? Do you know of any home remedies?

    Vocabulary/Expressions: Treatments

    Take medicine Take some pills


    Take vitamins/supplements Get rest/Take a break
    Drink a lot of fluids/water Eat fruits and vegetables
    Avoid physical activities Avoid alcohol/cigarettes
    Get a shot/an injection Get a cast
    Disinfect the wound Other:

    ©ESLfriend.com
    Giving suggestions/recommendations:

    • You should (do)...

    • You have to/need to (do)...

    • I recommend (something).

    • I recommend (doing)...

    • I recommend you (do)...

    • If I were you, I would (do)...

    What advice would you give for the following situations:

    1. I have a cold.

    2. I think I ate bad oysters.

    3. My wife is pregnant.

    4. I drank way too much last night. I think I’m still a little drunk.

    5. I feel… I think I have… (your choice)

    Discussion: Agree or Disagree

    1. An apple a day keeps the doctors away.

    2. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

    3. A good laugh and a good sleep are the best cures.

    4. Doctors won’t make you healthy. Nutritionists won’t make you slim. Teachers won’t make
    you smart. Gurus won’t make you calm. Mentors won’t make you rich. Trainers won’t make
    you fit. Ultimately, you have to take responsibility. Save yourself.

    ©ESLfriend.com

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