Hospital & Clinic & Pharmacy
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checkup
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/ˈtʃek.ʌp/
A checkup is a medical examination by your doctor or dentist to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health.
- I don't think I can come to work tomorrow. I have a medical checkup at 10 a.m.
- Our record shows that your last checkup with Dr. Jones was well over a year ago.
- Children should visit a dentist for a checkup twice a year.
- Most dental professionals recommend a dental check-up every six months—more often if you have problems like gum disease
Good morning, Ms. Shelby. This is Grace from Dr. Maloney's Optometry Clinic. I'm calling to inform you that you are scheduled for an annual checkup this Thursday afternoon, and there are a few things you should know before you come to the office. You'll need to arrange for someone to drive you home afterward since your vision will be blurry for about half an hour following the exam. |
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clinic
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/ˈklɪn.ɪk/
A clinic is a building where people go to receive medical advice or treatment.
- If you come to the clinic at 9:30, the doctor will see you then.
- The doctor told me to come to the clinic immediately any time the pain intensified.
- If her temperature runs 38°C or higher, you'll have to bring her to the clinic.
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dentist
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/ˈden.t̬ɪst/
A dentist is a person who is qualified to examine and treat people's teeth.
- How many times a year do you go to the dentist?
- I'm nervous because I've got to go to the dentist.
- I need to see my dentist to remove all plaque from my teeth.
- When did you last visit the dentist?
- An ongoing toothache is considered an urgent sign that you should visit the dentist.
- Unless there is something wrong with your teeth or you are undergoing some sort of treatment, your dentist will likely recommend you visit them at least twice a year. This is because it usually takes cavities around that amount of time to develop.
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patient
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/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital.
- Several patients were waiting to see the dentist.
- The patient died six months after developing the illness.
- I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her?
- A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.
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pharmacist
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/ˈfɑɚməsɪst/
A pharmacist is a person who is qualified to prepare and sell medicines.
- Consult your physician or pharmacist before purchasing over-the-counter medicines, because just like prescription medicines, over-the-counter products can cause serious side effects especially if they are taken wrong.
- All pharmacists train for five years in the use of medicines. They can answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
- With the high demand for cold and flu products for kids over the winter, some parts of the country might see a more limited supply of certain products. Depending on supply, pharmacists may need to repackage products, and we ask for your patience.
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pharmacy
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/ˈfɑːr.mə.si/
A pharmacy is a shop or a department in a shop where medicines are sold or given out.
- There's a pharmacy in our grocery store now.
- Do you mind if we swing by the pharmacy on the way home? I need to fill my new prescription.
- The airline lost my luggage, so I had to stop by a drugstore on my way to the hotel to pick up a few essentials. Fortunately, my luggage showed up the next day.
- Some pharmacies will deliver prescription medicines to the patients, but they may need to pay for this service.
- Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
- Pharmacies can give treatment advice about some common conditions and minor injuries, such as sore throat, colds, skin rashes, red eye and so on.
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physician
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/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A physician is a medical doctor, especially one who has general skills and is not a surgeon.
- Physicians treat patients with drugs and medication; doctors, on the other hand, can perform surgery and more comprehensive medical procedures.
- You shouldn't exceed the recommended dose of any medication unless you first consult your physician.
- Consult your physician or pharmacist before purchasing over-the-counter medicines, because just like prescription medicines, over-the-counter products can cause serious side effects especially if they are taken wrong.
- Though you may not be able to see the same physician each time at our clinic, each physician who treats you will access a single medical record that contains your health history and treatment plans.
- Always consult your physician before making any dietary changes or starting any weight control or exercise program. Do not start a diet or fitness program if your physician or healthcare provider advises against it. It is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease.
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inpatient
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/ˈɪn.peɪ.ʃənt/
An inpatient is someone who stays in a hospital while they receive their treatment.
- The hospital was opened in 2012 and cost $20 million to build. It houses 30 inpatient beds and two full-time doctors.
- When construction is completed, two new hospital buildings, with approximately 600,000 square feet of space, will feature 235 inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, a 350-seat auditorium, and much more.
- Taipei, Jan. 30 (CNA) Taiwan reported four more domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases linked to a recent cluster infection in Taoyuan General Hospital on Saturday. The fourth case involves an individual who had contact with an inpatient at the hospital confirmed to be infected with the virus on Jan. 24.
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prescribe
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/prɪˈskraɪb/
If a doctor prescribes medicine or treatment for you, he or she tells you what medicine or treatment to have.
- I've been prescribed painkillers.
- This drug should not be prescribed to children younger than age 6.
- After Dr. Wallace sees you, she'll prescribe some medicine for you.
- I'm allergic to that drug. Could you prescribe something else?
- The doctor prescribed some medicine and told her to have a week's rest.
- The doctor prescribed three months of physical therapy for my leg injury.
- Besides the various pills I took, my doctor also prescribed inhalations, physical therapy, and cupping therapy.
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prescription
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/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
A prescription is a piece of paper on which your doctor writes an order for medicine and which you give to a chemist or pharmacist to get the medicine. You can only get the drug if you have a prescription.
- I'm sorry. This drug is only available by prescription.
- I'm sorry. This drug is only available on prescription.
- Hi, I'd like to get this prescription filled.
- The doctor wrote me a prescription for Valium.
- Despite media reports to the contrary, you do not need a prescription to purchase liquid Tylenol or Advil for children.
A: I'd like to get a bottle of Gabapentin tablets. Here is my prescription. B: Sorry, but we sold the last bottle this morning. We are expecting new stock this weekend. |
- Ibuprofen works well for treating fever, inflammation, and a variety of mild to moderate pain conditions, but it doesn't last as long as other medications like it. It is available over the counter or at higher strengths with a prescription.
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