Receiving Pre-Checkup Instructions
The clinic provides the patient with detailed instructions on how to prepare for the checkup, such as fasting requirements, medication adjustments, and required documents.
Dialogue
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Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
fast
To fast means to not eat any food for a certain time, often for medical reasons like before a blood test. In the dialogue, it's used as a verb: 'You need to fast for 10-12 hours.'
appointment
An appointment is a planned meeting at a specific time, such as with a doctor. It's useful for scheduling health checkups.
fasting
Fasting is the noun form, meaning the period when you do not eat. David asks about 'fasting' to understand preparation rules.
medications
Medications are medicines or pills you take for health issues. In the dialogue, it's about adjusting them before the checkup.
consult
To consult means to ask for professional advice, like from a doctor. Lisa says to 'consult your doctor' if you have diabetes.
dosage
Dosage refers to the amount of medicine you take. It's important in medical contexts to get the right amount.
identification
Identification is official proof of who you are, like an ID card. You need it for appointments to verify your identity.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
You'll need to fast for 10-12 hours prior to your 8 AM appointment.
This sentence uses future 'will' for instructions and 'prior to' meaning 'before.' It's useful for giving or receiving preparation advice in medical settings, showing time-based requirements.
This means no food or sugary drinks after 8 PM on Monday. You can only have plain water.
This explains a rule clearly with 'this means' for clarification. The structure uses simple negatives ('no food') and restrictions ('only have'). Great for describing limits in daily or health instructions.
You should take your usual medications with a small sip of water, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
'Should' gives advice, and 'unless' means 'except if.' This is practical for medical advice, teaching conditional exceptions in routines like taking pills.
If you're diabetic, please consult your doctor about your insulin or oral medication dosage before the checkup.
This uses a conditional 'if' clause for specific cases. It's useful for polite requests in health talks, emphasizing consulting experts for personal conditions.
Yes, please bring your identification card or passport. Also, if you have any recent medical reports or a list of your current medications, it would be very helpful.
This polite request uses 'please bring' and 'it would be helpful' for suggestions. The 'also' connects items, ideal for listing what to prepare for appointments.
Thanks for all the info, Lisa. This is very helpful.
A common way to express gratitude after receiving information. 'Info' is informal for 'information.' Use this to politely end conversations and show appreciation.