Dialogue 5: A Physical Examination

Doctor: When did you last come in for a physical exam?
Patient: I had my last physical two years ago.

Doctor: Have you had any other exams recently? Blood work, an ECG or an ultra-sound?
Patient: Well, I had a few X-rays at the dentist's.

Doctor: How have you been feeling in general?
Patient: Pretty well. No complaints, really.

Doctor: Could you roll up your left sleeve? I'd like to take your blood pressure.
Patient: Certainly.

Doctor: 120 over 80. That's fine. You don't seem to be overweight, that's good. Do you exercise regularly?
Patient: No, not really. If I run up a flight of stairs, it takes me a while to get my breath back. I need to get out more.

Doctor: That would be a good idea. How about your diet?
Patient: I think I eat a pretty balanced diet. You know, I'll have a hamburger from time to time, but generally I have well-balanced meals.

Doctor: That's good. Now, I'm going to listen to your heart.
Patient: Ooh, that's cold!

Doctor: Don't worry it's just my stethoscope. Now, breathe in and hold your breath. Please pull up your shirt, and breathe deeply... Everything sounds good. Let's take a look at your throat. Please open wide and say 'ah'.
Patient: 'ah'

Doctor: OK. Everything looks good. I'm going to order some blood work and that's about it. Take this slip to the front desk and they'll arrange an appointment for the tests.
Patient: Thank you, doctor. Have a nice day.

 

 

Useful words and phrases:

ECG (= electrocardiogram) – электрокардиограмма, ЭКГ

ultra-sound – ультра-звук, УЗИ

X - ray – рентген

overweight – полный, с избыточным весом

to get one’s breath back – восстановить дыхание

a balanced diet – сбалансированное питание

stethoscope – стетоскоп

to breathe in – делать вдох, вдыхать

to hold one ’ s breath – задерживать дыхание, не дышать

to pull up one’s shirt – поднять рубашку

to breathe deeply – глубоко дышать

a slip – направление, талон, квитанция

to arrange an appointment – записаться (к врачу)

Dialogue 6: Pain that Comes and Goes

Doctor: How long have you been having this pain?
Patient: It started in June. So for more than five months now. My stomach hurts after some meals, but not always.

Doctor: You should have come in earlier. Let's get to the bottom of this. Have you changed your eating habits during this period?
Patient: No, not really. Well, that's not true. I'm eating the same foods, but less. You know, the pain seems to come and go.

Doctor: How strong is the pain exactly? On a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the intensity of the pain?
Patient: Well, I'd say the pain is about a two on a scale of one to ten. Like I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back...

Doctor: How long does the pain last when you get it?
Patient: It comes and goes. Sometimes, I hardly feel anything. Other times, it can last up to half an hour or more.

Doctor: Is there a type of food that seems to cause stronger pain than other types?
Patient: Hmmm ... heavy foods like steak or lasagna usually brings it on. I've been trying to avoid those.

Doctor: Does the pain travel to any other parts of your body - chest, shoulder or back? Or does it remain around the stomach area.
Patient: No, it just hurts here.

Doctor: What about if I touch here? Does it hurt there?
Patient: Ouch! Yes, it hurts there. What do you think it is doctor?

Doctor: I'm not sure. I think we should take some x-rays to find out if you've broken anything.
Patient: Will that be expensive?

Doctor: I don't think so. Your insurance should cover routine x-rays.

 

Useful words and phrases:

How long have you been having this pain? – Как долго у Вас эта боль?

to change one ’ s eating habits - менять что-либо в питании

On a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the intensity of the pain? – По шкале от 1 до 10, как ьы Вы описали интенсивность боли?
What about if I touch here? Does it hurt there? – Болит, когда я прикасаюсь?
insurance – страховка

 

 

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