At the Hospital(2)
Situation 1
Mr.Welsh has been feeling ill recently and then he decides to go to the
hospital.
Nurse(N): Hello,Dr.Myrtle's office.What can I do for you?
Welsh(W): Yes,please.This is Aitken Welsh.I'm afraid I have to see Dr.Myrtle
as soon as possible.
N: Sorry,Dr.Myrtle is fully booked today.Could you please come tomorrow at
10:30,Mr.Welsh?
W: In this case,all right.Bye.
N: Hello,Dr.Myrtle's office,May I help you?
W: Good morning,ma'ma.This is Aitken Welsh speaking.I made an appointment with
Dr.Myrtle at 10:30 this morning.But I'm sorry to say something urgent has just
come up.Could I put it off,say,until about 3 this afternoon?
N: I'm afraid Dr.Myrtle will be with another appointment then.How about 3:30 ?
Would that be convenient for you?
W: Yes,That will be fine.Thank you.And sorry again about the change.
N: It's all right,Mr.Welsh.See you then.
(Afternoon)
N: Good afternoon,sir,May I help you?
W: Yes,please.My name is W.I have an appointment with Dr.Myrtle at 3:30 this
afternoon.
N: Ah,yes,Mr.Welsh,but I'm afraid Dr.Myrtle is still with another
patient .He'll be through in a minute.Do you mind waiting for a while?
W: Okey.
N: Sit down,please.Here are some magazines you can read while waiting.
W: Thank you.
Situation 2
Mr.Welsh and Dr.Myrtle are talking with each other.
Myrtle(M): What seems to be the trouble ,Mr.Welsh?
Welsh(W): I'm in pretty bad shape,Dr.Myrtle.
M: Oh,like what?
W: No appetite,always on edge,and I can't sleep well.
M: Hmm,you look rather pale.Did you lose any weight?
W: Yes,I have lost quite a few pounds since last month.
M: When was the last time you had your check-up?
W: About two monthes ago.
M: Okay,let me check you now.Would you please roll up your left sleeve so that
I can your pulse...Could you please lie down on that bed...Yes,now breathe
in...and breathe out...that's it.(After a while) Well , Mr.Welsh,I'm happy to
say it's nothing serious.You've just a little run down from over work.I'll give
you some polls to help you sleep well.(Writing prescription) Try to get
outdoors more and be sure to get more rest.By the way ,pay attention to your
diet,Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables,and food rich in protein.
W: Thank you,doctor.I'll do as you say.
M: And remmber,if things don't go well in a week , come to me for more
medicine.
W: All right.Good-bye,Dr.Myrtle.
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