Going to the Doctor

a prescription

An order from a doctor for a specific medicine (ex: The doctor will send your prescription to the pharmacy.)

a receptionist

The person at a desk who greets visitors as they walk into an office or building (ex: You need to check in with the receptionist when you arrive to your appointment).

sore

a feeling of pain or discomfort (ex: I think I have a cold because my throat feels sore.)

a bruise

a purple/blue area on the skin (ex: I fell down yesterday, so now there's a bruise on my leg.)

a fever

a rise in the temperature of the body (ex: If your fever is over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, you should see a doctor.)

a scratch

a small cut on the skin (ex: I have a scratch on my arm from the cat.)

a pediatrician

doctor for children (ex: When your child is sick, take them to a pediatrician.)

a cure

medical treatment to heal a serious illness or disease. (ex: Scientists are trying to find a cure for cancer.)

an ache

pain (ex: I have a stomach ache.)

a disease

serious illness, often caused by infection or a genetic disorder (ex: A high-fat diet can increase the risk the heart disease.)

injure

to hurt or damage (ex: I injured my arm playing football.)

heal

to make healthy again (ex: If you injure yourself, you should rest. This gives your body time to heal.)

surgery

when a doctor cuts your body open and repairs or removes something (ex: The dentist said I may need to have surgery to remove my wisdom teeth.)

inflammation

when a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful (ex: Many allergies cause inflammation.)

the hospital

where you go when there is an emergency or you have a very serious illness (ex: The doctor isn't open, and I have a fever of 104 degrees. I need to go to the hospital.)

the doctor

where you go when you are sick (ex: I have a fever, so I should go to the doctor)

print your name

write your name clearly (ex: Print your name on the line.)

a signature

your name written in your own handwriting