Day 26 – At the hospital reception

Useful english phrases with meanings and examples

1) Feeling under the weather → Feeling sick or unwell
Example 1: I’m feeling under the weather today, so I might skip class.
Example 2: She stayed home because she was feeling under the weather.

2) Consult a doctor → To take advice or treatment from a doctor
Example 1: You should consult a doctor if your cough gets worse.
Example 2: He consulted a doctor about his back pain.

3) Book an appointment → Fix a time to meet a doctor
Example 1: I want to book an appointment for tomorrow morning.
Example 2: She booked an appointment with an eye specialist.

4) Waiting time → The time you need to wait before meeting someone
Example 1: The waiting time today is shorter than usual.
Example 2: There was a long waiting time at the clinic yesterday.

5) Consultation fee → The charge you pay to meet a doctor
Example 1: The consultation fee must be paid before entering the doctor’s room.
Example 2: Their consultation fee is quite affordable.

6) Payment confirmation → Proof that payment has been made
Example 1: You will receive a payment confirmation by text.
Example 2: Show the payment confirmation at the counter when asked.

7) Reception desk → The front desk of a hospital or office
Example 1: Please report to the reception desk when you arrive.
Example 2: The reception desk will guide you to the correct room.

8) General physician → A doctor for common health problems
Example 1: A general physician can treat fever, cold, or mild infections.
Example 2: He is visiting a general physician for a regular check-up.

9) Refer to a specialist → Sending a patient to an expert doctor
Example 1: The dentist referred me to a specialist for further tests.
Example 2: If your symptoms stay the same, they may refer you to a specialist.

10) Take a seat → A polite way to ask someone to sit down
Example 1: Please take a seat while we prepare your documents.
Example 2: The nurse asked me to take a seat in the waiting area.