What's up, doc?

GP

General Practitioner

referral

a doctor's recommendation of another doctor

achy

a dull body pain

stuffy nose

a feeling that you can't take in air through your nose

recommendation

a suggestion

general practitioner

a type of doctor who sees people with the most common illnesses

sneezing

aaah-choo!

flu

an illness that makes you sneezy and just feel really bad and achy all over

health plan

an insurance benefit provided by some employers for employees (and sometimes their family members) who become ill

checked out

examined, looked at

rush

hurry

sore

hurting

squeeze someone in

make time to see someone, even if they don't have an appointment

symptoms

signs of illness

patient

someone who is receiving health care

reception desk

the counter or window where you sign in to see the doctor

employer

the person or company you work for; the boss