01Linda
Good morning. Green Valley Clinic. How can I help you?
早上好，这里是绿谷诊所。请问有什么可以帮您？Jack: I'd like to make an appointment with a doctor.
我想预约看医生。Hospital Survival English Lesson 02
Making a Doctor's Appointment
Follow Jack as he calls the clinic, describes his symptoms, and confirms an appointment.
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AI COMIC · REAL-LIFE SCENEYour First Call to Make a Doctor Appointment第一次打电话预约医生
DIALOGUE · 中英对话
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02Linda
Are you a new patient?
您是新病人吗？Jack: Yes, I am.
是的。03Linda
What seems to be the problem?
您主要是什么情况？Jack: I have a sore throat and a fever.
我喉咙痛，而且发烧。04Linda
Dr. Miller is available tomorrow at 10 a.m. Does that work for you?
Miller医生明天上午10点有时间。这个时间可以吗？Jack: Yes, that works.
可以。05Linda
May I have your full name and date of birth?
请告诉我您的全名和出生日期。Jack: My name is Jack Gao. My birthday is June 5, 1980.
我叫Jack Gao，生日是1980年6月5日。LEARN
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I'd like to make an appointment with a doctor.
Politely request a doctor appointment.
Are you a new patient?
Ask whether this is the person's first visit.
What seems to be the problem?
Ask about the patient's main concern.
I have a sore throat and a fever.
Describe two symptoms clearly.
Does that work for you?
Confirm that a suggested time is convenient.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Tell the patient when to arrive.
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COURSE CATALOG
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Practical English from check-in through discharge
Choosing the Right Medical Care
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Calling to Make an Appointment
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Check-in and Fill Out Forms
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Seeing the Nurse (Basic Questions)
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Seeing the Doctor (Medical History)
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Physical Exam
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Vital Signs
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Emergency Situations
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Billing and Payment
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Discharge and Going Home
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ALL TEN LESSONS
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Lessons 1–10 · Comics, dialogue, translation, vocabulary, and learning activities
Lesson 1
Choosing the Right Medical Care
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 2
Making a Doctor Appointment
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 3
Check-in and Fill Out Forms
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 4
Seeing the Nurse
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 5
Seeing the Doctor
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 6
Physical Exam
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 7
Vital Signs Check
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 8
Emergency Situations
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 9
Billing and Payment
Chinese–English · 6 pages
Lesson 10
Discharge and Going Home
Chinese–English · 6 pages