At the Doctor

At the Doctor

Learn the practical German needed to make and check in for an appointment, describe common symptoms, answer basic questions, follow examination instructions, and understand simple next steps. The examples teach language only and are not medical advice.

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Scott Mountenay

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At the Doctor

Ask for an appointment

Ask about availability

Give a brief reason

Confirm the appointment time

Check in at reception

Say your name

Understand the waiting-room instruction

State the main problem

Describe pain

Point out where it hurts

Say how long

Say when it started

Describe intensity

Report that symptoms worsened

Report a fever

Describe nausea

Answer about allergies

Answer about medication

Answer a yes-or-no symptom question

Understand the doctor's opening question

Follow a breathing instruction

Follow a mouth examination instruction

Follow a sitting instruction

Understand a simple diagnosis

Understand a treatment instruction

Ask how to use prescribed medicine

Ask for a sick note

Arrange a follow-up

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