Healthcare: appointments, treatment and recovery

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be referred to a specialist

получать направление к специалисту

to be sent by one health professional to a doctor with expert knowledge in a particular area

My brother was referred to a specialist to investigate his recurring knee pain.

The doctor explained that I might be referred to a specialist for further tests.

call an ambulance

вызывать скорую помощь

to telephone for an emergency vehicle and medical help

A passer-by called an ambulance after a cyclist was badly injured.

I heard a bystander call an ambulance and describe the location of the accident.

come down with

заболевать

to begin to suffer from a particular illness

I think I might come down with a cold because my throat feels sore.

My sister came down with the flu just before our school trip.

describe your symptoms

описывать свои симптомы

to explain the health problems or changes you are experiencing

The doctor asked me to describe my symptoms and say when they had started.

I described my symptoms over the phone before the clinic arranged an appointment.

get a prescription

получать рецепт

to receive a medical professional's written authorisation for medicine

I went back to the clinic to get a prescription after speaking to the doctor.

My brother got a prescription and took it to the pharmacy near our house.

make an appointment with a doctor

receive medical treatment

recover from

see a doctor

seek medical advice

take medication

undergo a medical examination