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An Online Doctor Consultation

Rahul feels unwell but can't visit the clinic, so he books a video consultation with a doctor through a health app.

Rahul, Doctor (on video call)

Key words and phrases

online consultationa medical appointment conducted over video or phone callHe booked an online consultation for his cough.
health appa mobile application used to book doctor appointments or track healthThe health app lets you chat with a doctor.
video calla call where both people can see each otherThe doctor examined him over a video call.
e-prescriptiona prescription sent digitally instead of on paperThe doctor sent an e-prescription after the call.
consultation feethe amount charged for a doctor's appointmentThe consultation fee was five hundred rupees.
follow-upa later appointment to check on progressThe doctor scheduled a follow-up after five days.
describe symptomsto explain what is wrong to a doctorHe described his symptoms clearly on the call.
connectivity issuea problem with the internet or network during a callThey faced a connectivity issue midway through the call.
home remediessimple treatments done at home without medicineThe doctor also suggested a few home remedies.
convenienteasy and suitable without extra effortOnline consultations are very convenient.
symptoma sign that shows a person has an illnessFever is a common symptom of infection.
fevera higher than normal body temperature caused by illnessHe has had a mild fever since yesterday.
diagnosisthe identification of an illness by a doctorThe doctor gave his diagnosis after the call.
medicationmedicine prescribed to treat an illnessThe doctor prescribed medication for the cough.
dosagethe amount of medicine to be takenFollow the correct dosage mentioned in the prescription.
appointment slota fixed time given for a meetingHe booked an appointment slot for 5 pm.
allergya reaction of the body to a certain substanceHe mentioned his allergy to the doctor.
restto relax and avoid physical activity to recoverThe doctor advised him to rest for two days.
insurancea policy that covers medical costsHis health insurance covered the consultation fee.
uploadto send a file or document onto a digital platformHe uploaded his old reports before the call.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

RahulHello doctor, I've had a cough and mild fever for two days.

DoctorI see. Can you describe your symptoms in a bit more detail?

RahulIt's mostly a dry cough, and I feel tired.

DoctorOkay, I'll send an e-prescription and suggest some home remedies too.

RahulThank you, doctor. Should I schedule a follow-up?

DoctorYes, let's do a follow-up call after five days if needed.

RahulAlso doctor, I have a mild allergy to penicillin.

DoctorThanks for telling me, I'll avoid that in your medication.

RahulShould I upload my old reports on the app?

DoctorYes, please upload them before our follow-up call.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What is an "e-prescription"?

2. A later appointment to check on progress is called a ___.

3. Complete: "Online consultations are very ___."

4. What does "dosage" mean?

5. Complete: "He mentioned his ___ to penicillin."

6. A sign that shows a person has an illness is called a ___.

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