Emergency Room Visit: what to say in English
Registering at ER
Hi, I need to see a doctor. I think I might have broken my wrist. I fell off my bike about an hour ago.
When you suspect a broken bone
I'm having really sharp chest pains. They started about 30 minutes ago and they won't go away.
When experiencing severe chest pain
Here's my health card and ID. How long is the wait right now?
Asking about wait time after registration
Nurse Assessment
On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is the pain? Any allergies to medication we should know about?
Assessing pain and allergies
I'm going to take your blood pressure and temperature first. Then the doctor will come see you.
Before doctor sees you
Waiting Room Inquiries
Excuse me, we've been waiting for over two hours. Is there any update on when I'll be seen?
Checking wait time after long delay
Can I get some ice for the swelling while I wait? It's really starting to hurt.
Requesting ice for pain relief
My friend is here with me. Can she come in when I see the doctor?
Asking if a friend can join you
Key words
emergency room (ER)
hospital area for urgent care
triage
sorting patients by urgency
blood pressure
force of blood in arteries
swelling
area that is larger than normal
X-ray
image of inside the body
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