Going to the Doctor in the United States
The United State´s Healthcare System is…. Very pricey- Most healthcare in the United States is only covered by private insurance, which makes it expensive for most Americans Cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are responsible for the majority of deaths and healthcare costs in the United States. Most people go to private doctor´s offices to receive care instead of going straight to the hospital. Hospitals in the United States are usually associated with emergency care.
Do you know anything about healthcare in Spain? What normally happens when you need to go to the doctor? Is there public or private health insurance in Spain?
Let´s Learn Doctor´s Office Vocabulary!
Check-up
Getting Shots
Checking Blood Pressure
Listening to Your Heart
Checking Your Weight
Getting an X-Ray
What is your least favorite part of going to the doctor´s office?
Illness Vocabulary
Flu
SYMPTOMS: Fever and chills, body aches and pains, weakness and fatigue
Cold
SYMPTOMS: Sneezing, Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Coughing
Ear Infection
SYMPTOMS: Earache, clogged ears, trouble hearing
Stomach Flu
SYMPTOMS: Stomach ache, nauseau, vomiting
What things can you do to stay healthy?
Eat Healthy Foods!
Writing Exercise
Pretend that you are a nutritionist, give advice to your patient on how to stay healthy. You should give them at least 7 tips using English phrases for giving advice.