01Receptionist
Hi, how can I help you?
您好，我能怎么帮助您？Jack: I don't feel well.
我感觉不舒服。American Survival English · Hospital Edition Lesson 08
Medical Emergencies
Follow Jack as he reports chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness and receives urgent care.
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02Receptionist
What's wrong?
您哪里不舒服？Jack: I have chest pain.
我胸口疼。03Receptionist
How long has it been happening?
这种情况持续多久了？Jack: It started about thirty minutes ago.
大约三十分钟前开始的。04Receptionist
Do you have shortness of breath?
您呼吸急促吗？Jack: Yes, a little. I also feel dizzy.
有一点。我还觉得头晕。05Doctor
We'll do some tests and take good care of you.
我们会做一些检查，并好好照顾您。Jack: Thank you so much.
非常感谢。LEARN
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I don't feel well.
Say you feel unwell.
I have chest pain.
Report chest pain clearly.
It started about thirty minutes ago.
Explain when the symptom began.
I also feel dizzy.
Report dizziness as another symptom.
This is the first time.
Say it has not happened before.
We'll do some tests and take good care of you.
Explain the next steps and reassure the patient.
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COURSE CATALOG
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Where Should I Go for Medical Care?
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Making a Doctor's Appointment
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Checking In and Completing Forms
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Seeing the Nurse: Basic Questions
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Seeing the Doctor: Medical History
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The Physical Exam
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Checking Vital Signs
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Medical Emergencies
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Billing and Payment
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Discharge and Going Home
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10 lessons · Comics, dialogue, translation, vocabulary, and learning activities
Lesson 1
Where Should I Go for Medical Care?
6 pages
Lesson 2
Making a Doctor's Appointment
6 pages
Lesson 3
Checking In and Completing Forms
6 pages
Lesson 4
Seeing the Nurse: Basic Questions
6 pages
Lesson 5
Seeing the Doctor: Medical History
6 pages
Lesson 6
The Physical Exam
6 pages
Lesson 7
Checking Vital Signs
6 pages
Lesson 8
Medical Emergencies
6 pages
Lesson 9
Billing and Payment
6 pages
Lesson 10
Discharge and Going Home
6 pages