UNIT 1 – Dialogue
A: Other than your wrist, you’re in good health.
B: Okay, Doctor. Where should I go next?
A: I want you to go to radiology for some X-rays.
B: Where’s that department?
A: It’s on the fourth floor. Turn left after the dermatology department.
B: I’ll go there right away.
A: But first, you should stop by the pharmacy. Your prescription will be ready soon.
B: That’s on the second floor, right?
A: Yes, next to the surgery department.
UNIT 3 – Dialogue
A: Have you done your supply checks for the day?
B: Yes, I just finished them.
A: Are we short on anything?
B: Yes, we need to replace the bedpans in patient rooms 2 and 5.
A: Okay. Anything else?
B: We’re almost all out of gauze.
A: Okay, I’ll have to order some more. That reminds me, don’t forget to empty the biohazard waste containers before you leave.
B: Will do. See you tomorrow.
UNIT 7 – Dialogue
A: Good morning, Sally. I’ve received the test results.
B: What did you find, doctor?
A: I’m sorry to tell you, you have asthma.
B: Oh, dear. Can it be treated?
A: Yes. I can give you a prescription for some medicine.
B: So I’ll take pills?
A: Actually, no. You’ll inhale it.
UNIT 8 – Dialogue
A: Your smoking habit puts you at increased risk for heart failure.
B: Could you explain what that means, exactly?
A: Certainly. It’s often caused by a heart attack. The heart cannot supply enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
B: That doesn’t sound good.
A: No, it’s not. It is a serious condition.
B: What are the symptoms?
A: Call the hospital immediately if your leg swells or if you have trouble breathing.
B: I will. Thank you, Doctor.
UNIT 9 – Dialogue
A: Hi, Doctor Allen.
B: Hello, Mr. Harris. You’re still having the stomach pain?
A: Yeah. I’ve had it for about a week.
B: All right. We’re probably going to have to do a colonoscopy.
A: Really? Do you think that’s necessary?
B: Yes. We should check for any problems.
A: Okay. What does it involve?
B: We’ll insert a fiber optic camera into the rectum. While it’s being withdrawn, we’ll find the problem.
A: All right. Better safe than sorry, I guess.
UNIT 10 – Dialogue
A: Hello. What’s troubling you today?
B: My arm really hurts.
A: Let me take a look. Yes, you have a nasty cut there. What happened?
B: I fell on some sharp rocks.
A: I see. Did you get any first aid?
B: Yes. Someone applied pressure until the bleeding stopped.
A: It looks like it helped. I’ll clean it and put a few stitches in. You should be fine in a few days.
B: Thank you, Doctor. I’ll be more careful from now on.
UNIT 15 – Dialogue
A: Well Mrs. Simms, you have the flu. It’s a fairly common strain. You should recover in a day or two.
B: Okay. I hope I don’t give it to my spouse.
A: It is a highly contagious illness. Chances are he will get it.
B: Is there anything I can do to stop it?
A: Just make sure to wash your hands regularly. And use antimicrobial soap.
B: I will. Thanks, Doctor.
