Oral English conversation between patients and doctors
A: Good morning.
Good morning!
Good morning.
Good morning!
What's the matter with you?
Excuse me, what's the matter
I have a high fever and feel terrible.
I have a high fever and feel terrible.
How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
Since last night. Actually, I just moved to this city.
It started last night. Actually, I just moved to this city.
A: OK. In that case, you have to fill out this registration card. Your age, gender, address, etc.
Ok, then you have to fill out this registration form first. Such as your age, gender, address and so on.
B: No problem. Miss, in which department should I register?
No problem. Doctor, which subject should I fail?
I think you'd better go to the internal medicine department.
I think you'd better hang up internal medicine.
B: (two minutes later) Here is the registration card.
(Two minutes later) Here you are.
A: Thank you. The registration fee is two yuan.
Thank you. The registration fee is two yuan.
B: All right. But can you tell me how to get there?
All right. How can I get there?
Take the elevator to the second floor and turn right. Go along the passage until you see the sign on the left.
Take the elevator to the second floor and turn right. Go down the aisle. You will see a sign on your left.
B: Thank you very much.
I really appreciate it．
A: You're welcome.
You're welcome.
An English conversation about making an appointment to see a doctor
Information desk: Hello, this is Saint Vincent Hospital. I'm Miss Tracy. Can I help you?
Hello, this is St. Vincent Hospital. I'm Miss Tracy. what can I do for you?
Eric: Can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
I'd like to make an appointment with Dr. Smith.
Desk: We have many Dr. Smith here. Which department is he in?
We have many doctors named Smith here. Which department are you looking for?
Eric: Oh! I almost forgot, only Dr. Peterson in internal medicine.
Oh! I forgot-it's Dr. Peterson from internal medicine.
Desk: That Dr. Smith-I'm really sorry, but his schedule is full today. Can you come tomorrow?
Dr. peterson from internal medicine.-sorry. He has a full schedule today. Can you come tomorrow?
Eric: Actually, I'd like to make an appointment for another patient. I think it may be something serious.
Actually, I made an appointment for someone else. I think his condition may be a little serious.
Desk: Oh, sorry, just a moment, please. (After a while) You are lucky! Dr. Peterson's appointment at 3 o'clock this afternoon has been cancelled. Is this convenient for patients?
Oh, sorry. Just a moment, please. (After a while) You are lucky. Dr. Peterson's appointment at 3 o'clock this afternoon has just been cancelled. Is this convenient?
Eric: Yes. Sounds good.
Of course. That's great.
Desk: May I know the patient's name?
What's the patient's name?
Eric: He is an international student at Columbia University. His Chinese name is Li Tao.
He is an international student at Columbia University. His Chinese name is Li Tao.
Desk: OK, everything is ready. See you then.
All right. It's all arranged See you then.
English conversation between patients and doctors
Hello, miss. Please sit down.
Hello, miss. Please sit down.
Hi, I feel very uncomfortable.
Hello, I feel terrible.
Oh, what happened to you?
Oh, what happened to you?
B: I feel weak all over and my throat hurts.
I feel weak and I have a sore throat.
A: Put the thermometer under your tongue first. What caused this disease?
First, put the thermometer under your tongue. Why are you sick?
I left the window open before I went to bed last night.
I left the window open before going to bed last night.
You do have a fever. I want to see your throat. Open your mouth,
Please say it.
You do have a fever. I want to see your throat. Open your mouth.
B: Ah. Is it serious?
Ah. Is it serious?
a； Well, I think it's nothing serious. Don't worry.
Well, I think it's nothing serious. Don't worry.
But what can I do to recover?
But what can be done to recover?
I'll give you an injection first and then prescribe some medicine for you.
I'll give you an injection first and then prescribe some medicine for you.
When do I take the medicine?
When should I take these pills?
A: Take it twice a day after meals.
These medicines are taken twice a day after meals.
What else should I do?
Is there anything else I need to do?
You should have a good rest. Remember that you can't eat hot food or drink more water.
You should have a good rest. You must remember not to eat spicy food and drink more water.
Ok, I will.
All right. I will.
I hope you get well soon.
I hope you get better soon.
B: Thank you.
Thank you.
Oral English conversation with doctors
Patient: Here is my prescription. Can you fill it for me?
Patient: Here is my prescription. Can you fill it for me?
Chemist: Of course.
Chemist: Of course.
Patient: Thank you.
Patient: Thank you.
Chemist: You're welcome. Let me see. It will take about five minutes.
Chemist: You're welcome. Let me see. It will take about five minutes.
Patient: OK.
Patient: OK.
Chemist: OK, here are the Chinese herbal medicines you need.
Chemist: OK, here are your herbs.
Patient: Would you please explain to me how this pair of Chinese herbal medicines is cooked?
Patient: Can you tell me what I should do with it?
Chemist: Open a packet every morning and soak it in 500 ml of cold water for one and a half hours. Then cook it over high fire. Turn down the heat after boiling. Stew for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat. Take it out after cooling. Be careful not to pour the dregs into the cup when you leave.
Chemist: Every morning, soak a bad one in 200 ml of cold water for one and a half hours, and then heat it quickly. Once it starts to boil, turn off the heat and stew for 30 minutes. Then turn off the fire. Let it cool, and then pour out the liquid to drink. Be careful not to let any leaves enter the cup.
Patient: It's quite complicated. By the way, can I boil medicine in an ordinary steel pot?
Patient: It's complicated. By the way, may I use a steel pan?
Chemist: No, you'd better use a casserole.
Chemist: No, you can't do that. You'd better use a clay pot.
Patient: Thank you. I really learned a lot today.
Patient: Thank you very much. I learned a lot from you today.
Chemist: You're welcome. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Chemist: You're welcome. I hope you can recover soon.