appointment An arranged time to meet a doctor or another healthcare professional. əpˈɔɪntmənt book an appointment To arrange a time to see a doctor or healthcare professional. doctor's office The room or practice where a doctor sees patients. clinic A healthcare facility where patients receive examinations and treatment without staying overnight. ˈklɪnɪk GP A doctor who provides general medical care and refers patients when needed. ˌdʒiˈpi patient A person who receives medical care or advice. ˈpeɪʃənt medical receptionist A staff member who manages appointments and welcomes patients at a clinic. waiting room An area where patients wait before their appointment. symptom A physical or mental change that may indicate a health problem. ˈsɪmptəm pain An unpleasant physical feeling caused by illness or injury. peɪn headache Pain felt in the head. ˈhɛdˌeɪk stomach pain Pain felt in the stomach or abdominal area. sore throat A painful or irritated feeling in the throat. cough A sudden action that forces air out of the throat and lungs. kɔf fever A body temperature that is higher than normal. ˈfivɚ blocked nose A nose that is difficult to breathe through because the passages are congested. rash An area of irritated or unusually colored skin. ræʃ swelling An enlarged area of the body caused by fluid or inflammation. ˈswɛlɪŋ feel dizzy To feel as if you or the room is spinning or unsteady. feel sick To feel unwell or as if you may vomit. hurt To cause or experience physical pain. hɝt allergy A reaction by the body to a substance that is usually harmless. ˈælɚdʒi medicine A substance used to treat or manage a health problem. ˈmɛdəsən prescription A written or electronic instruction authorizing a patient to receive specific medicine. prəˈskrɪpʃən pill A small solid dose of medicine that is swallowed. pɪl painkiller A medicine used to reduce pain. ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚ take your temperature To measure how warm a person's body is. blood pressure The force of blood moving against the walls of the arteries. pulse The regular beat felt as the heart pumps blood through the body. pʌls stethoscope An instrument used to listen to sounds inside the body. ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp physical exam A hands-on examination of the body by a healthcare professional. What brings you in today? A question a healthcare professional uses to ask why a patient has come. 