I. Introduction:

When you get sick, you might have to make an appointment to visit a doctor for a physical checkup. Talking to the doctor and explaining your symptoms might not be too difficult unless you are talking in a different language than your own. Furthermore, just finding a doctor can be a challenging experience. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences and related information.

[ What's the Difference? ]

• clinic
• co-payment
• doctor's office
• examination room
• health insurance
• hospital
• medical condition
• medical exam
• medical history
• medicine
• nurse
• patient
• prescription
• side effects
• symptoms

• consult a doctor
• get a shot
• make an appointment
• take your temperature

III. Follow-Up: Top

What are some home remedies for helping you feel better if you have any of the following conditions: a headache, a cold, a fever, nausea (the feeling of throwing up), and a sore throat. For example, I often eat hot chicken soap when I have a cold.

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