Why do people need to see the doctor?
if they are ill if they have symptoms (signs) of diseases
● a cough
● a high temperature
● a headache
● a toothache
● a stomach ache
● an earache
● a sore throat
What should sick people do?
see the local doctor first make an appointment stay in bed send for a doctor go to the Accident and Emergency department stay at the hospital buy medicines at the chemist’s
What will the doctor examine?
will ask to describe the symptoms of the illness
will take the pulse will look at the tongue will listen to the heart and lungs will check the temperature will give some treatment will send to see a specialist
What will the specialist examine?
will examine a patient
will prescribe some treatment (medicines, pills, tablets)
a surgeon will make operations
a nurse will take care of patients
What are private hospitals?
go to a private doctor
What does a healthy lifestyle mean?
do regular physical exercise be outdoors eat only healthy food get enough sleep take vitamins have a complete physical examination