Expressions a doctor uses about medicine and tests
I'm going to write you a prescription.
I'm going to give you a prescription.
I'm going to give you something for it.
I'm going to give you something for the pain.
I'd like to run some tests.
When was the last time you had a tetanus shot?
I'd like to take a blood sample.
I should have the results back in a week.
I'm going to refer you to someone else.
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.
One tablet three times daily.
Two capsules three times daily.
One teaspoon daily.
One teaspoon three times daily.
Take three times daily.
Take four times daily.
Take in the morning.
Take before going to bed.
Take as needed.
Take two of the pills each morning for two weeks.
Not to be taken more than four times within a 24-hour period.
Take after eating.
Take before eating.
This medication should be taken with meals.
This medication should be taken with food.
Do not eat for half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
Do not operate heavy machinery while taking this medication.
Do not drive after taking this medication.
Do not drink alcohol.
Talking to a hospital patient
How are you feeling today?
Are you doing better today?
Are you all right?
You look good.
You're looking really good.
You're looking well.
Your color is good.
I brought you some flowers
. I brought you some candy.
I came as soon as I heard.
I got here as soon as I could.
How's the food?
Should I call for the nurse?
Can I get you anything?
Is there anything I can do?
Do you need anything?
Is there anything you need?
Get well soon.