Commonly used English words for seeing a doctor in Australia, how to say seeing a doctor in Australia in English? | Commonly used English words for symptoms, medical English dialogues, etc.

When seeing a doctor in Australia, it is very necessary to master some practical English phrases, symptom vocabulary and medical dialogue. The following is a detailed introduction:

In Australia, except for emergency cases, you usually have to call to make an appointment to see a doctor, and you usually go to one of the following three "hospitals":

• Clinic: Appointments are required. The clinic is usually open during normal working hours and closed on weekends. Family doctor clinics can do routine physical examinations and treat common symptoms of dizziness and colds, simple inflammations such as urinary tract infections, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. If it is a specialist clinic, the corresponding symptoms can be treated.
• Urgent Care: No appointment is required (walk-in), the conditions are similar to those of a family doctor's office, but it is usually open in the evenings and weekends. In addition to treating general sudden common symptoms, it can also deal with some sudden minor accidental injuries.
• Emergency Room: No appointment is required, open 24/7, can handle serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies, the fee will be very expensive, generally according to the urgency of the condition to arrange the queue, so if it is not a life-threatening situation, it is recommended not to go to the ER, it is time-consuming and expensive. If there is a life-threatening emergency, you should call 9-1-1 for help.

1. Useful English phrases commonly used when seeing a doctor in Australia

1. Reservation related
   • I would like to make an appointment to see a General Practitioner (GP).
   • I would like to make an appointment but I am a new patient.
2. Medical treatment process
   • I am here to check in.
   • You can give me a prescription here, and I can get the medicines from the chemist.
3. Medical Subjects
   • Australian hospitals and clinics are also divided into many disciplines, and usually everyone will first choose a fixed family doctor for themselves to handle physical examinations and general minor illnesses.Primary Care Provider” (primary care physician), the subjects that fall into this category are:
   • Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, for adults
   • Family Medicine: Similar to internal medicine, but covers a wider age range, including children and the elderly
   • Pediatrics: Pediatrics, for infants to adolescents
   • Geriatrics/Senior Health: For the elderly

2. Symptoms English Vocabulary

1. Systemic symptoms
   • I feel very dizzy and nauseous.
   • I have pain all over.
   • I feel quite unwell/bad.
   • I have no strength. I am feeling weak.
   • I lost my sleep.
2. Symptoms of head and facial features
   • He feels headache, nausea and vomiting.
   • I have a really bad headache(/back pain...) for a few days.
   • She has some pains and itching around her eyes.
   • His symptoms including loss of appetite, weight loss, excessive fatigue, fever and chills.
   • He has a sore throat and a stuffy nose.
   • He has a runny nose, sneezing or a scratchy throat.
3. Symptoms in other parts of the body
   • I've sprained my ankle.
   • His feet are swollen. His ankles look puffy.
   • He has fever, aching muscles and hacking cough.
   • I have a stomach-ache.

3. Medical English Conversation

1. Talk to your doctor
   • Doctor: What are your symptoms?
   • Patient: I have a fever and a stomach ache.
   • Doctor: How long have you been feeling this way?
   • Patient: About a week now.
   • Doctor: Do you have a fever or a headache?
   • Patient: I have a fever.
   • Doctor: Do you have any allergies to any medication?
   • Patient: I'm allergic to penicillin.
   • Doctor: What medication are you currently taking?
   • Patient: None. None.
2. Talk to a pharmacist
   • Patient: I'm allergic to ibuprofen, do you have any alternatives? Unfortunately I'm allergic to ibuprofen, do you have any alternatives?
   • Pharmacist: I can recommend acetaminophen for you.

Understanding these English expressions used when seeing a doctor in Australia can help people better deal with health problems in Australia and ensure that the medical process goes smoothly.

IV. Common diseases in English

1. cold：Common Cold
   • Symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, etc.
2. influenza：Influenza
   • Symptoms: high fever, body aches, extreme fatigue, etc.
3. allergy：Allergy
   • Symptoms: skin itching, redness, swelling, sneezing, etc., which may be caused by pollen, dust mites, etc.
4. asthma：Asthma
   • Symptoms: dyspnea, chest tightness, cough, etc., often worse at night or early in the morning.
5. diabetes：Diabetes
   • Symptoms: frequent urination, thirst, increased hunger, weight loss, etc.
6. hypertension：Hypertension
   • Symptoms: headache, dizziness, palpitations, etc., but many patients with hypertension may not have obvious symptoms in the early stages.
7. heart disease：Heart Disease
   • Symptoms: chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, etc., which may lead to heart failure in severe cases.
8. pneumonia: Pneumonia
   • Symptoms: cough, sputum (may contain blood), fever, difficulty breathing, etc.
9. Osteoporosis：Osteoporosis
   • Symptoms: Increased risk of fractures, especially of the spine, hip, and wrist.
10. depression:Depression
    • Symptoms: persistent low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, insomnia or drowsiness, etc.
11. Anxiety disorders：Anxiety Disorder
    • Symptoms: Excessive worry, tension, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc.
12. Irritable bowel syndrome：Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • Symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, or alternating between the two.
13. eczema:Eczema
    • Symptoms: Dry, red, swollen and itchy skin. In severe cases, oozing and crusting may occur.
14. Migraine：Migraine
    • Symptoms: Severe pain on one side of the head, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.

Precautions

• If any of the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.
• In Australia, many diseases can be prevented by corresponding vaccines, such as influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, etc.
• For chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, regular medication and condition monitoring are required.

5. Common drugs and their English names

1. Pain medication:
   • Panadol: Used to relieve headaches, toothaches, muscle aches and other pains, it is a common painkiller in Australia.
   • Nurofen: Similar to ibuprofen, it is mainly used to reduce fever and relieve pain.
2. Cold medicine:
   • Codral Day & Night: Similar to the domestic Baijiahei, it can be taken during the day and at night, and is used to relieve symptoms such as fever, headache, and nasal congestion caused by colds.
   • Panamax: Used to relieve symptoms such as colds, fever, headaches and muscle pain.
3. Allergy medicine:
   • Zyrtec: Used to relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and sneezing caused by allergies.
   • Telfast: Used to relieve allergic symptoms such as pollen allergy and urticaria.
4. Stomach medicine:
   • Mylanta: Used to relieve symptoms such as excessive stomach acid, stomach pain and indigestion.
   • Gaviscon: Used to relieve symptoms of upset stomach, heartburn and excess stomach acid.
5. Cough medicine:
   • Strepsils: Lozenges for soothing sore throats and coughs.
   • Robitussin: Cough syrup, used to relieve cough and pharyngitis.
6. Antidiarrheal drugs:
   • Imodium: Used to relieve symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain and loose stools.
   • Gastro-stop: Known as Australia's most powerful antidiarrheal medicine, used to treat acute diarrhoea.
7. Skin ointment:
   • Dencorub: Joint pain relief cream, used to relieve muscle strain, joint pain, etc.
   • Lucas' Papaw Ointment: Papaya ointment, used to treat burns, insect bites and skin allergies, etc.
8. other:
   • Naprogesic: A medicine specially designed for female dysmenorrhea, effectively relieving menstrual pain.
   • Refresh: Anti-fatigue eye drops, used to relieve eye fatigue.

6. Common words for medical treatment

Make an appointmentPrimary care physicianSpecialistEmergency roomUrgent careHealth insuranceCo-payDeductiblePrescriptionRefralLab testsX-rayMRICT scanBlood pressureTemperatureSymptomDiagnosisTreatmentFollow-up

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