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At the Hospital / ER
Use these phrases when you have an emergency and need to see a doctor at the hospital.
Key Phrases
Voice
Finding the emergency room · 2 ways to say it
Where is the ER?
neutralUS - ER stands for Emergency Room.
Where is A&E?
neutralUK - A&E stands for Accident and Emergency.
Asking for a doctor · 2 ways to say it
I need to see a doctor, please.
politeI need a doctor.
casualUse this shorter phrase when you need help quickly.
Stating urgency · 2 ways to say it
It is an emergency.
neutralPlease hurry, it hurts a lot.
casualExplaining what happened · 2 ways to say it
I had an accident.
neutralI fell down.
casualProviding ID and insurance
Here is my ID and insurance card.
neutralHospitals in the US always ask for these first.
Asking about the wait time · 2 ways to say it
How long is the wait?
neutralDo I have to wait long?
casualAsking where to go
Where is the waiting room?
neutralPractice Dialogue
Patient
Hi, I need a doctor.
Receptionist
Okay. What happened?
Patient
I fell down, and my arm hurts a lot.
Receptionist
Right. Do you have your ID and insurance card?
Patient
Yes, here they are.
Receptionist
Thank you. How bad is the pain?
Patient
It is very bad. Please hurry.
Receptionist
The doctor will see you soon. Please sit in the waiting room.
Patient
How long is the wait?
Receptionist
About thirty minutes.