Unit 5

Visiting a patient

Conversation 1

A : Hi, May , I didn't see you at work this morning. Are you all right?

B : Oh, I feel miserable . I've got a bad cold , My head is dizzy and my nose is running.

A : Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you seen a doctor or taken any medicines?

B : As a matter of fact I have , The doctor said it'll go away after a day or two. He's prescribed me some tablets.

A : Are you feeling better?

B : Yes, it helps me but I just have to wait and let my system do the work .

A : Do you need anything , grocery?

B : Oh , no , I'm fine . My refrigerator is piled up with food. But if it's not too much trouble for you . I'd like something to read.

A : Sure, I'll get it for you . Books or magazines?

B : I'd like both.

Conversation 2

A : Good afternoon, Miss Qi.

B : Good afternoon. It's very nice to see you again.

A : How are you feeling today?

B : I'm much better. The stomachache is gone, and the doctor is about to give me another endoscope examination to see whether the ulcer has healed.

A : That's good . Well , these are for you . I hope you will like them.

B : How beautiful they flowers are ! Thank you very much.

A : I've also brought some magazines for you . I hope they'll keep you from getting bored while you're in the hospital.

B : You're so thoughtful!

A : It's time for me to leave . I hope you will recover soon . See you later.

B : Thank you for coming. Good-bye.

Conversation 3

A : Hello, Mrs .Brown , I hope you're feeling better today .

B : Oh, yes . Thank you . I'm feeling much better now. The doctor gave me some antibiotics. I think the fever's almost gone.

A : That's good and you're looking well. By the way , how do you find the hospital here?

B : Both the doctors and nurses are very nice indeed .

A : Good to know that . Are you allowed to have some fruit? I've brought you some oranges.

B : That's very kind of you . Thank you very much.

A : Is there anything at all I can do for you ?

B : No, I don't think so , thank you .

A : All right , I'd better not stay too long. You need more rest . I'll come again tomorrow.

B : Please don't . I'm much better now. I know you are very busy .

A : If you need anything, please let me know.

B : I will. Thank you for coming and for the oranges too.

A : Don't mention it . Good-bye and take good care of yourself.

B : Bye-bye .

Conversation 4

A : Hello, Mr.Green, how are you feeling?

B : Oh, I'm feeling all right.

A : How long have you been here ?

B : Only three days.

A : What's wrong with you ?

B : There's pain in my back

A : What kind of sickness is that?

B : The doctor says it is lumbago.

A : Does it take a long time to cure?

B : No.1 think one or two weeks will be all that's needed .

A : Have you had an X-ray ?

B : Yes.

A : What did the doctor say?

B : He said it was nothing serious .

A : Must you always lie in bed?

B : No. Just for the first two days.

A : Can you walk now?

B : Yes . quite well.

A : Did the doctor give you an injection?

B : Oh, yes . He gave me several.

A : How did you feel after the injections?

B : I felt pretty food.

A : I have brought some oranges and grapes for you .

B : Thank you ever so much.

A : Do you have to ask the doctor if you can eat fruit?

B : Yes , I have to , but most patients are allowed to eat fruit .

A : Did you sleep well last night?

B : No , I didn't.

A : Why not?

B : I was restless.

A : I'll bring you some books to read. Perhaps you can sleep better after reading.

B : I hope so , and thank you very much for your kindness.

Conversation 5

A : My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday .

B : What happened?

A : She was hit by a car . Luckily, she wasn't seriously hurt.

B : Let's buy some flowers, and pay her a visit.

A : We'll have to hurry , visiting hours are a / most over.

B : OK. Let's go.

Conversation 6

A : Hello Mr. White . What can I do for you today?

B : Well, I've got this pain in my ear , a sore throat and I keep losing my voice.

A : Do you think you have a cold?

B : Yes , as the doctor said.

A : Mmm, well go on.

B : Well, I was up on the roof all day yesterday , as you know.

A : On the roof? What were you doing there?

B : Well, I was putting up a new TV aerial and I had a few problems. It was terribly cold.

A : Oh, go on.

B : Well, last night I got this sore throat and I started getting hot.

A : Do you have a temperature? Have you taken it?

B : Yes . It's 37.8

A : you'd better have a good rest just as the doctor said.