3B - At the doctor

At the reception

I'd like to see a doctor.

Is it urgent?

I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr …

do you have any doctors who speak …?

 

Can I make an appointment to see the …?

dentist

hygienist

I'd like a check-up.

 

Discussing symptoms

symptoms?

I've got a …

temperature

sore throat

headache

rash

I've been feeling sick.

I've been having headaches.

I'm very congested.

my joints are aching.

I've got diarrhea.

I'm constipated.

I've got a lump.

I've got a swollen….

I'm in a lot of pain.

I've got pain in my …

back

chest

I think I've pulled a muscle in my leg.

 

I'm …

asthmatic

diabetic

epileptic

 

I need …

another inhaler

some more insulin

I'm having difficulty breathing.

I've got very little energy.

I've been feeling very tired.

I've been feeling depressed.

I've been having difficulty sleeping.

 

Dentist

I've got toothache.

One of my fillings has come out.

I've chipped a tooth.

I'd like a clean and polish, please.

 

allergies

I'm allergic to antibiotics.

I need a sick note.

Version 1

Doctor Patient
Good morning! How can I help you? Good morning. My elbow hurts.
Can you tell me what happened? Yes, I fell on the ice.
When did you fall? I fell yesterday afternoon.
I’ll take a look. Can you roll up your sleeve? Yes, of course.
Can you move your arm? Yes, but it hurts.
It isn’t broken. That’s good. Can I play volleyball tomorrow?
No, you shouldn’t use it for a week. That’s too bad. Do I need to come back?
If it hurts after resting it for one week you should come back. Ok, thank you doctor.
You’re welcome, goodbye. Goodbye

Version 2

Doctor Patient
Hello, how can I help you? Good afternoon. (ik voel me niet) very well.
Can you tell me what happened? I’ve got a (hoofdpijn) and (koorts).
Can you show me where it hurts? Yes, here.
How long have you felt ill? Since (gisterochtend).
Have you taken anything for the pain? Yes, I took (twee aspirientjes)
I think you have the flu. (heb ik medicijnen nodig?)
No, you should stay in bed for a couple of days. (Oke, bedank de dokter)
You‘re welcome. Goodbye. Goodbye.