Medical Feelings Pain: A feeling of intensive discomfort
Hurt: Similar to pain, hurts describes an unpleasant sensation
Medical Treatments Prescription: A signed piece of paper from the doctor telling you (and the pharmacy) what drugs
are appropriate for treatment
Shots: Doses of medicine or vaccines administered by a needle
Exam: A procedure in which the doctor evaluates your condition
Cast: Something you wear if you have a broken bone, which allows the bone to set
Diagnosis: Your doctor‘s determination regarding your medical state
Medical Conditions Headache: A sore head
Stomach Ache: A store stomach
Flu: A viral condition in which you may have an upset stomach or cold-like symptoms
Sore Throat: Pain in the throat
Bone Fracture: A situation in which one of your bones has broken
Disease: A type of illness
Illness: A type of sickness
Handout 2. Medical Specialists Medical specialists are experts in certain fields of medicine. They either treat specific parts of the
body, such as the back or the brain, or they specialize in certain diseases, such as cancer. Family
doctors keep a list of local specialists and can help patients choose the right specialist for each
medical issue. In many cases specialists require a referral from a family doctor before they will
see a patient. Here is a list of the most common types of specialists.
anesthesiologist: specializes in pain prevention during surgery
cardiologist: heart specialist
chiropractor :
back specialist
dentist: tooth specialist
dermatologist: skin specialist
fertility specialist: helps people who have difficulty getting pregnant
gynecologist: specializes in women's needs
massage therapist: specializes in muscle relaxation
