AT THE DOCTOR´S THE PATIENT – Lately, I´ve been feeling/ I´m feeling a little (dizzy, tired, weak…) – What has caused it/ How serious is it? – What tests do you recommend? – How will I find out about the results? – Will I be advised if nothing is wrong?/ Will I be advised if something needs attention? – What treatment choices do I have? – What are the side effects? – How will it interact with other prescriptions? – What's the dosage and frequency? – What activities do I need to avoid? – Is it contagious? – Do I need a follow-up visit? – Should I watch for anything special? THE DOCTOR – What´s the matter? What´s wrong? – I´m going to prescribe X – Take one pill / tablet three times a day after meals / Take a teaspoonful every morning on an empty stomach. – The side effects are minimal. – You may experience X (nausea, tiredness…) – You shouldn´t worry about the possible side effects. – We´ll phone you as soon as we get the results. – Get plenty of rest / Take three days off work/ Drink plenty of liquids/ Don´t smoke/ Avoid alcohol/ Don´t eat X (fats, carbohydrates…)
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