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At the Hospital / ER

Use these phrases when you visit a hospital or an emergency room.

Key Phrases

I need to see a doctor very quickly.

💡 Use this for a very bad health problem.

Can I register for the emergency room here?

💡 Say this at the front desk.

I fell down yesterday and hurt my leg.

💡 Tell the doctor about your accident.

Here is my identity card and insurance paper.

💡 Give these papers to the receptionist.

My chest hurts and I cannot breathe well.

💡 Use this for an urgent health problem.

Where is the waiting room for new patients?

💡 Ask this at the reception desk.

How long is the wait time for a doctor?

💡 Ask this to know the waiting time.

Where should I go to see the doctor?

💡 Ask this for help with directions.

My young child has a very high fever.

💡 Use this for a sick child.

Do I need to pay for the doctor now?

💡 Ask about the hospital bill.

Practice Dialogue

Patient
Can I register for the emergency room here?
Receptionist
Please show me your identity card and insurance paper.
Patient
I need to see a doctor quickly because my chest hurts.
Receptionist
Did you have a bad accident or chest pain?
Patient
I fell down and now I cannot breathe well.
Receptionist
I will register you now, so please wait in the waiting room.
Patient
How long is the wait time for a doctor today?
Receptionist
The wait is not long, but you must sit down.
Patient
Where should I go for the emergency room?
Receptionist
Go to room four and a doctor will see you soon.

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