Dialog

This is my speaking dialog. This situation is in a hospital. A man got a cold, so he went to there. Please image this situation.

P=patient.
R=receptionist
D=doctor


P: Hello, uh, I think I’ve got a cold. *cough* Can I see doctor?

R: OK. Have you been here before, sir?

P: No, never.

R: All right. Would you please fill out this form?

P: OK. Oh, can I use this pen?

R: You sure can, here you are.

P: Thank you. Excuse me, what should I write here?

R: Nothing. Don’t worry about it.

P: Alright…..I’m done. Here is the form.

R: Thank you, sir. Now, let me ask you some questions.
Are you taking any medicine?

P: No, I’m not.

R: Do you have any allergies?

P: No, I don’t.

R: Have you had any serious illness in the past 3 years?

P: No, I haven’t.

R: Do you have a cough?

P: Yes, I have.

R: Do you sneeze a lot?

P: I certainly do.

R: Do you have a headache?

P: Yesterday, I did.

R: Do you have a fever?

P: I think so.

R: All right, follow me. Go inside this room, sit in the chair, and wait for the doctor to come.

P: How long will I have to wait?

R: Not long, the doctor will be here in 2 minutes.


D: Hello, I’m Dr. Robert. So, what seems to be the problem?

P: Atchoo! I think I’ve got a cold.

D: Alright, then, I’ll examine you. But first let me take measure you and weight you. Please step on the scale.

P: OK.

D: Have a seat. And I’ll take your temperature. Could you please hold this thermometer in your mouth for a couple of minutes? Now, let me take your blood pressure. Give me your arm. Your blood pressure is fine. Now, I’m going to listen to your chest. Breathe in and out, in and out….OK. Now, let’s check the temperature. Can I have the thermometer please? 38.6 degrees you do have a temperature. OK, so I’ll write you a prescription. Take this medicine three times a day after meals. Here’s you r prescription. Can you take it the nurse on the way out?

P: No problem. Thank you, Dr. Robert. *cough* *cough* *cough* *cough*



P: Hi again. Dr. Robert told me to give you this prescription.

R: Thank you. Can you come back next week?

P: Yes, of course

R: How about next Tuesday at 10?

P: That would be fine.

R: Good, here is an appointment card.
…Atchoo! I’ve got a cold from him….bummer.


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