Activity 2. Read the patient complaints. Which specialist does each patient need? 1. I have a terrible rash on my arms and legs. I think I'm allergic to dairy food, but it also might
be grass.
a) chiropractor
b) orthomologist
c) allergist
d) psychiatrist
2. I still can't walk and it's been three months since my accident. I hate being stuck in a
wheelchair.
a) anesthesiologist
b) physical therapist c) radiologist
d) dentist
3. The test results show that I have an advanced form of blood cancer.
a) oncologist
b) neurologist
c) midwife
d) allergist
4. My left eye has an infection that won't go away and my vision has been blurry for two weeks
now.
a) podiatrist
b) massage therapist c) ophthalmologist
d) radiologist
5. I don't want to take any drugs that will cause me to become addicted to them, but I do need
some sort of pain relief.
a) naturopath
b) dentist
c) cardiologist
d) dermatologist
6. I've been having major chest pains this week. I'm also having trouble breathing.
a) gynecologist
b) cardiologist
c) oncologist
d) dermatologist
7. I get terrible acne and I have tried all of the products in the pharmacy. I don't know what to do
now.
a) massage therapist b) podiatrist
c) occupational therapist
d) dermatologist
8. My baby is not developing properly. She hasn't put on any weight in two months and she
keeps getting ear infections.
a) oncologist
b) pediatrician
c) midwife
d) naturopath
Activity 3. Match the comments with the supplies that are needed: 1. I can't catch my breath.
a. table and head-rest paper
2. Prepare the examining table for the next patient.
b. thermometer
3. We'll have to get a blood sample.
c. oxygen mask
4. I need to sterilize the wound.
d. hypodermic needle
5. We'll have to feed him with liquids.
e. bandage scissors
6. Let's find out your weight.
f. scales
7. I need to examine the patient in private.
g. eye chart
8. Let's check your vision.
h. antiseptic
9. Let's see if you are running a fever.
i. IV bag
10. Can you cut this gauze for me?
j. privacy screen
