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LESSON TWENTY THREE (23)

TWENTY THIRD (23^d) LESSON

The doctor

Part 1

Mrs. Hunt I'll have to take Simon to a doctor today. When he woke up this morning, he didn't feel well. At breakfast he complained about a headache. He'd taken some aspirin but that hadn't helped. After we'd had breakfast, I phoned my sister and she gave me her doctor's number. Then I rang the surgery.

After I'd explained the trouble to the receptionist, she gave us an early appointment so that I wouldn't waste the whole day. If we were at home, I wouldn't worry about him but I want to be careful here so that he won't spoil his holiday. If I told him to stay in bed, he'd probably be angry but if the doctor tells him to go to bed, he'll go.

Simon hates going to the doctor's. He's afraid of doctors. He hates taking medicine and he's afraid of injections.

Part 2

An accident

Receptionist Good morning. Have you got an appointment?

Mrs. Hunt Yes. I'm Mrs. Fenton's sister, Mrs. Hunt. And this is my son, Simon.

Receptionist Oh yes. You rang this morning. How are you feeling?

Simon Not very well.

Receptionist The doctor won't be able to see you yet. There's been an emergency that he's got to take care of first.

Simon Was there an accident?

Receptionist Yes, a little while ago a woman came into the surgery with a little boy. She'd put a towel round his head.

Simon Why had she done that?

Receptionist So that the bleeding would stop.

Simon What had happened?

Receptionist The child had fallen off his bicycle. When he fell, he hit his head against the edge of the pavement. He'd cut his face and head.

Simon Has he got to go to hospital?

Receptionist No. His mother thought he'd broken his arm or his leg but he hadn't.

A cold

Doctor I'm sorry you had to wait so long.

Simon That's all right. Was the boy hurt badly?

Doctor No. After I'd cleaned his head, he felt much better. So did his mother. The blood had frightened her.

Simon She probably thought it was much worse than it really was.

Doctor Yes, mothers are always worrying about their children. Now, what's the matter with you?

Simon I've got a sore throat and a headache.

Doctor Do you feel tired?

Simon Yes, my whole body feels weak. I really feel terrible.

Doctor I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.

Injection

Doctor Open your mouth wide so that I can look at your throat. Yes, it's very red. It looks sore. I'll have to give you an injection.

Simon Can't you give me pills?

Doctor An injection is better than pills. If I gave you pills, you'd probably be ill for a few

days but if I give you an injection, you'll feel better tomorrow.

Simon Are you sure? I hate injections.

Doctor Yes, I'm sure. I advise you to have an injection. You won't get better quickly unless I give you one.

Simon Will I be able to go out tomorrow?

Doctor Probably, if you rest today.

Simon Good. I'll sleep today so that I'll be able to go out tomorrow.

Advice

Doctor Simon's caught a cold. His throat's very red and he's got a temperature.

Simon I'll be better soon.

Mrs. Hunt Will he?

Doctor Yes. I've given him an injection.

Mrs. Hunt What's your advice, doctor?

Doctor My advice is that he gets plenty of sleep. If he goes out, he'll probably catch ‘flu.

Mrs. Hunt Yes, and if he caught ‘flu, it would ruin his holiday.

Doctor Yes, he won't enjoy his holiday unless he's feeling well. He ought to get plenty of sleep today so that he won't get tired again. Oh, I almost forgot. Here's a prescription for some medicine. Take it every two hours, Simon, so that you won't cough.