# Speaking Patterns — Hospital

# === Arriving / checking in ===
1|arrival|I have an appointment with {Dr. Smith|the cardiologist|the dentist|the specialist} {at 10|this afternoon|today|on Friday}.
2|arrival|Where is the {emergency room|reception|pharmacy|cardiology department|waiting area}?
3|arrival|I need to see a doctor about {my back|chest pain|a cough|my injury|a check-up}.

# === Symptoms / explaining ===
4|symptom|I've had {a fever|chest pain|a headache|dizziness|nausea} for {two days|a week|since yesterday|a few hours}.
5|symptom|It hurts {when I move|when I breathe|all the time|in the morning|at night}.
6|symptom|The pain is {sharp|dull|throbbing|constant|mild|severe}.

# === Asking the doctor ===
7|asking|What's {wrong with me|the diagnosis|the treatment|the next step}?
8|asking|How {serious|long|often|much} {is it|will recovery take|should I take this|will it cost}?
9|asking|Do I need {tests|surgery|antibiotics|to come back|a follow-up}?

# === Treatment / instructions ===
10|treatment|Take {one pill|two tablets|this medicine|the antibiotics} {twice a day|with food|every morning|before bed}.
11|treatment|You should {rest|drink lots of water|avoid spicy food|stay home|come back in a week}.
12|treatment|Call us if {it gets worse|the pain returns|you have side effects|the symptoms persist}.
